The Luna Choosing Game

Unfortunately, Lene also had the Queen’s favor, I had to be careful here, lest I risk offending my own

mother.

-I

“I have questions,” I said.

Lena dipped her head. “Of course. I live to serve, sir.”

Behind me, Mark quietly snorted in disbelief. He quickly covered it with a cough.

Lena glared at him.

I cleared my

own throat, drawing her attention back to me. “The traditional punishment has not been

implemented in many years. Why would you believe that it is appropriate in this case, with Piper?”

The palace has not allowed guests in a long time,” she said. “That is the only reason the punishment

has not been used.”

She was being misleading. The palace had accepted guests, even when the royal family had maintained

its anonymity. No cameras had been allowed. Everyone was searched.

“There have been balls over the years,” I said.

“Which were strictly for the nobility, sir. The guests I’m referring to are…” She seemed to think her words through now, and didn’t say whatever she had been about to.

I finished for

nose scrunched in open disgust. “This was no mistake.

disrespect”

made

her offspring do not belong here, Prince Nicholas. She’s grown too

would happen if she is selected. Nothing would ever

again”

was time for change if attitudes like Lena’s were what the traditions

in this house, and will be treated the same as everyone else,” I

stand

you are not attempting

mouth. She paled a little, then lowered her head. “Apologies,

said. “But not

what she had done was much worse than Lena’s. Could she

stubborn clench of her jaw left me doubting. As I walked away, returning

and

I

think of the answer. No sooner had I

smug smirk on

I’ve been looking for

Julian only wished to see

him. “What do you

own brother. It’s shameful.” His smile only grew wider. “Honestly,

want you to

my arms. “Watch

at me. Without another word, he spun away and crossed the room to where