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

eyes narrowed. “Do you not see the games that are at play

that the child was never in any danger? This whole farce was orchestrated to ruin your

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

like

couldn’t keep the incredulity from my voice. It never occurred to me that I should maybe keep my voice down when

was insinuating

me with a wide–eyed gaze, except Nicholas, who had moved a little closer to me and Elva.

closeness of

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

from us, heading toward his date. Once he was out of the

face was emotionless, I could have sworn I saw concern in his

into my shoulder

have been kind. I have waived punishment which would have

to disrespect me.”

as well as your previous incidents, I would be well

next words weighed on her heavily. “As your presence is… a necessity, presently. I shall not be able to execute

She couldn’t mean….

stormy day, you will kneel in the rain from dawn until dusk, and reflect on all