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.

helped me correct the dip of my curtsey, and the straightness of my posture. I had to practice walking with

way the

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

other free time was an hour–long break for

through the gardens.

her youthful energy. worried for her, with her sickness, but the weather was pleasant, and the royal family’s doctor

regular checkups.

to me,

band–aid

What’s this Lasked.

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

girl?” I asked, just as one of the candidates came to

hope it’s okay,”

said, pointing at

looked up at the girl. She was younger than me,

her hands weaved together at her waist. She kind of looked like she wanted

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

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