The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 17

His mouth near the microphone, Nicholas paused a moment as if thinking. Then he spoke.

“Miss Piper was chosen by the ceremony, and the royal family will honor that choice.”

He continued, “One of the many crises we face as a people is a low birthrate among werewolves. Any mother, especially one raising a child on her own, is to be commended.”

He paused, again gathering his thoughts. The way he spoke was purposeful and careful, each word carefully considered.

“Piper represents the cultural progression of our kingdom. We, collectively, have moved beyond the era of allowing only young maidens to be Luna. Now, any woman can have her chance.”

A few claps sounded in the audience, before the reporter spoke up again. “In addition to being a single

mother, isn’t Piper also a non–werewolf?”

“Neither non–werewolves nor single mothers will face discrimination by this royal family,” Nicholas said,

faster to respond than he had been before.

My heart pounded. That sounded like a defense of me. I forced that feeling down. No, he was defending.

his family from potential ridicule, not me.

would you say to the dissenters?” the reporter asked Some of the others began to insist he sit down. He’d already asked his fair share of questions.

faith in us and the strength

back, finished with

sounded. Many of the

clearly had his reservations about me, but his answer

was born for this, I realized. Raised to be the

Raised to be King.

the questions were simpler, asked to gain soundbites

most of the

No one mentioned me.

political strength of the

choices at all?*

in. “The merits of each candidate

say. The King quickly

will be broadcasted

the strengths and failings of each individual girl. The princes will follow the will of the people

make the correct choices.”

silenced,

press conference ended

returned inside

my room, one of my maids

event on television,”

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