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.

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

matter,” Astrid intervened. “If Savvy happened to

that. “Don’t worry,” Savannah smiled, “if I have a chance, I will

liked its scent. Besides, she was so exhausted she simply didn’t have the strength for anything anymore. So, she quickly slid out of the clothes, casually throwing the jacket right next to the bed and then wrapped herself in

making Athena purr in her mind as the two of them drifted off to sleep

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bed with 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

didn’t have any of that here, and sometimes it felt

best friend ever since she could remember, and she was happy that he volunteered to come here with her. But he couldn’t help her much in the North.

slowly slipping underwater, Savannah had to admit to herself that she enjoyed her date with Kai. She liked talking to him, kissing him, okay, probably more than just liked it. The way

intimidating. It bothered her that he was physically stronger. Not

a royal, after all. A simple bear wasn’t supposed to be able to tackle her this easily. Which could only mean

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

Kyle flashed his pearly whites at

Kyle! Boundaries!” she shouted as he

night, and we couldn’t find you