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 the

you not see the games that are at

never in any danger?

what I had just heard. Surely,

firmly, glowering at me like I was the

a petty reason!” I couldn’t keep the incredulity from my voice. It never occurred to me that I should maybe

insinuating such a

a little closer to me and Elva. All too quickly, the Queen recovered, glaring again. This time her glare

closeness of Nicholas

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

heading toward his date. Once he was out of the

face was emotionless, I could have sworn I

into my shoulder

have been patient with you. I have

to disrespect me.”

her hand toward my window. “Between this debacle and your raised voice, as well as your

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

She couldn’t mean….

kneel in the rain from dawn until dusk, and reflect