The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 13

When Nicholas said my name, I stopped where I stood and internally cursed. I was so close to my door.

As far as I could tell, I had two options: apologize for having overheard or deny, deny, deny.

I swiveled on my heel, facing him. “Your Royal Highness! I was looking for you.”

His brow lowered, skeptical. “Why?”

“1.. uh.. oh! I wanted to tell you about Elva’s allergies.”

Nicholas listened quietly as I explained the things she couldn’t eat, the types of materials she couldn’t

have around, and the medicines that gave her reactions

I’ll take care of it,” he said, when I was done.

Over his shoulder, standing in the doorway of her room, Lena looked at me, a cold gleam in her eyes.

I shivered.

Over the next few days, I went through intense training to prepare for the game. Both Elva and I were provided with professional stylists to assist in every detail, from our hair to our gowns to the color of our

nail polish.

and the straightness of my posture. I had to practice walking with a book on

the way

the candidates all met in the dining room. The royal family was

only other free time was an hour–long break for fresh air in the afternoon,

through the gardens.

burning off her youthful energy. worried

regular checkups.

a field of beautiful wildflowers on the edge of the grounds, when Elva bustled over to me, dirt on her hands and the

bear band–aid ori

What’s this Lasked.

so cute Liell in the grass, but a nice girl gave me this She

I asked, just as one of the candidates came to stand behind

hope it’s okay,” the girl

Elva said, pointing

me, eighteen at the

her waist. She kind

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

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