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

narrowed. “Do you not see the games that are at play here? Can

the child was never in any danger? This whole farce was

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

firmly, glowering at me like I

I couldn’t keep the incredulity from my voice. It

she was insinuating such a

Nicholas, who had moved a little closer to me and Elva. All too quickly, the Queen recovered, glaring again.

the closeness of Nicholas

held ultimate authority. Nicholas wouldn’t be able

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

at me. Though his face was emotionless, I

into my shoulder

me. “I have been patient with you. I have

to disrespect me.”

window. “Between this debacle and your raised voice, as well as your previous incidents, I would

necessity, presently. I shall not be able to execute the deserved punishment. Instead, you will

She couldn’t mean….

dawn until dusk, and reflect on all the atrocities you have