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."

comfort it brought. "Let me

give Bridget my full support, to help unify the nation

poured a second cup of

made some good points..." It pained me to admit that, but if he

looked at me flatly. "Do you really believe that Bridget would be a good

had asked me something similar. My answer was

"No."

what my parents think is right, and do

in one go. Then he set it aside. With

like. This place... this power... it's so easy to get caught up in it all and

here in the first

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 hand it

of handing it over to

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

"Piper.

supportive. I very nearly hugged