The Luna Choosing Game

When he found the truth of what happened here, he would act accordingly. Seeing his anger, I could trust

that.

Yet whatever happened, from now on, I would be much more careful who I left my child with.

“Prince Nicholas?” came a soft feminine voice from behind us. His date stood there. She twisted her

fingers together like she was shy, but annoyance marred her face. “Are we continuing our date?”

Nicholas turned to her. “I’m sorry, but –”

“Nicholas.”

The Luna herself approached us then, her own features sharp with anger. At first, I thought she might be

upset on Elva’s behalf, but she only glared at the child in my arms before looking again to her son.

“You will return to your date.”

Nicholas straightened. A direct order from the Queen wasn’t something to be taken lightly, even, I

when you were the

see

in any danger? This whole farce was orchestrated

was so shocked, I couldn’t believe what I had just heard. Surely, she

glowering at me like I was the monster

never endanger my child! And for such a petty reason!” I couldn’t keep the incredulity from my voice. It never occurred to me that I should maybe keep my voice down when speaking

insinuating such a terrible

a moment, everyone looked at me with a wide–eyed gaze, except Nicholas, who had moved a little closer to me and Elva. All

of Nicholas

date, Nicholas. Now.” The Luna’s voice held ultimate

Once he was out of

at me. Though his face was emotionless, I could have sworn I

into my shoulder

have been patient with you. I have been kind. I have waived punishment which would have otherwise been perfectly reasonable. But you

to disrespect me.”

raised voice, as well as your previous incidents, I would be well within my rights to expel you from

like her next words weighed on her heavily. “As your presence is… a necessity, presently. I shall not be able to execute the deserved punishment. Instead, you will sustain the

She couldn’t mean….

and reflect on all the atrocities you have committed here. Hopefully, then, you