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

you were

see the games that

child was never in any danger?

what I had just heard. Surely, she couldn’t be serious? Yet

glowering at me like I was the

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

she was insinuating such

a little closer to me and Elva. All

the closeness of

Now.” The Luna’s voice held ultimate authority. Nicholas wouldn’t be

heading toward his date. Once he was out of the Queen’s

emotionless, I could have sworn I saw

into my shoulder

I have been kind. I have waived punishment

to disrespect me.”

well as your previous incidents, I would be well within my rights to expel you from this competition.

I shall not be able to

She couldn’t mean….

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