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.

posture. I had to practice walking with a book on my head, to learn fluid

way

in the dining room. The royal family was

break for fresh air

through the gardens.

worried for her, with her sickness, but

regular checkups.

to me, dirt on her hands and the edge of her

bear band–aid ori

What’s this Lasked.

grass, but a nice girl

one of the

hope it’s okay,”

Elva said, pointing at

me,

her hands weaved together at her waist. She kind of

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

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