The Luna Trials by Marissa Gilbert

“No promises!” Savvy snorted, and her new self-proclaimed friend giggled as well.

“Seriously,” the blonde sighed, “I tried talking to everyone here and other than you, Petra is the least blood-thirsty one. Can we agree to be on the same side at least until the final trial?”

“Are you sure we are going to stay here that long?” a chuckle escaped the princess. “Do you even remember that we are the least desirable contenders here?”

“We are the most underestimated ones!” Astrid corrected her with a smirk. “Something tells me, you are getting far in this contest. And I am not a quitter either!”

“Feisty little southerner!” Savvy giggled. “Fine! I like the idea. Now, spill. What is the next challenge?”

“Interviews,” Astrid replied, looking around cautiously. “Emma just arrived and saw that the twin’s filming crew came right before her.”

“Maybe they are just going to film everything as usual,” Savannah suggested.

“Unlikely.” Astrid shook her head as the three of them climbed up the stairs. “She saw folders with our names, and they discussed questions as they waited for the security check. We don’t know any specifics.”

“Too bad!” Savvy chuckled.

“And what information do you have to thank Astrid’s kindness?” Emma grunted behind

them.

please!” her friend begged and looked at Savvy apologetically. “I know who will be the twin’s main target,” the princess winked at her two companions. “Something we

Savvy happened to know something,

but both of them heard that. “Don’t worry,” Savannah smiled, “if I have a chance, I will repay

but Kai’s jacket was still on her, and she liked its scent. Besides, she was so exhausted

purr in her mind as

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a smile on her face. She decided to take a bath and soak in it a bit since she didn’t get to it after the events of the previous day. What happened yesterday left her perplexed and puzzled. It was difficult figuring everything out in this strange place. She was used to political games; however, back in her kingdom, at least she knew who she could trust. She had her brother Gideon, who always had her best interest in mind. She had Reid, his Beta, who was also like an older brother to her and was always spoiling her more

have any of that here, and sometimes it felt like

she could remember, and she was happy that he volunteered to come here with her. But he couldn’t help her much

date with Kai. She liked talking to him, kissing him, okay, probably more than just liked it. The way they parted yesterday was so promising.

bear was intimidating. It bothered her that he

after all. A simple bear wasn’t supposed to be able to tackle her this easily.

of obvious considering Kai’s reaction after each of their encounters. Savvy saw a dark figure hanging over her

flashed his pearly whites at her, and she

shouted as

“You were gone last night, and we couldn’t find you in the morning! Do you know that it’s the middle of the