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.

to insist he sit down.

us and the strength of

leaned back, finished

claps sounded. Many of the reporters nodded

clearly had his reservations about

realized. Raised to

Raised to be King.

of the questions were simpler, asked to gain soundbites

most of

No one mentioned me.

another reporter asked, “Will the political strength of the

choices at all?*

“The merits of each candidate

say. The King quickly cut him

the selection process will be broadcasted live, everyone will

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

make the correct choices.”

silenced, he sat

ended shortly after

royal family returned inside first,

my room, one of

event on television,” she said.

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