The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0613

"You worried about going home?" Julian asked.

"A little," I admitted. "I'm not sure what the people will think when they see where I come from."

Julian shrugged nonchalantly. "They like you in part because of your humble origins, Piper. You have nothing to worry about."

If only it was that simple. "Not everyone likes me."

He continued to smile but it did not meet his eyes, which sharpened as they peered at me. I was being observed, like a bug under a microscope. I was afraid of what he might see.

I decided to just tell the truth before Julian could start making more observations. I wanted to keep some secrets to myself, thank you very much. Julian had a way of seeing straight through me.

*The King says Bridget and I have split the popular vote 50/50," I said.

"You spoke with my father?"

"He summoned me."

the comfort it brought. "Let me guess. He

when Julian made the correct assumptions. "Yes. And to give Bridget my full support, to help unify the

poured a second cup of coffee for himself.

admit that, but if he hadn't, I

"Do you really believe that Bridget would

me something similar. My

"No."

think is

half of his coffee in one go. Then he set it aside. With his

power... it's so easy to get caught up in it all and forget who you really are, and what you bring to

only brought here in the first place for

Piper. Certainly not Bridget. But only you can make the decision. Do you fight for people like you to have their voices heard? Or do you

of handing it over to

the right thing to want to stay?" I asked him. "Or am I

smiled, honestly this time. It twinkled in his eyes. "Piper. That you even ask that

was so sweet to me, so caring and supportive. I very nearly hugged him. I had my arms half-raised between us,