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

the child was never in any danger? This

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

at me like I

And for such a petty reason!” I couldn’t keep the incredulity from my voice. It never occurred to me

insinuating such a

at me with a wide–eyed gaze, except Nicholas, who had moved a little closer to me and Elva. All too quickly, the Queen recovered, glaring again. This time

of Nicholas

Now.” The Luna’s voice held ultimate authority. Nicholas

his date. Once he was

face was emotionless, I could have sworn I saw concern

into my shoulder

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

to disrespect me.”

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

her heavily. “As your presence is… a necessity, presently. I shall not be able

She couldn’t mean….

kneel in the rain from dawn until dusk, and