The Luna Choosing Game

I ignored that comment. “Now that he knows, maybe we can include him in our investigation into the

underworld.”

Julian hummed like he was considering it, but his ‘no‘ came out very definitive. Like he’d only pretended to think about it for my sake. Had he thought about this before? If so, he’d likely have a good reason.

“Why not?” I asked.

Sighing. Julian gave his head a slight shake. “My perfect older brother is too strict with the rules for the

kind of work we need to do. If we followed everything by the book, like he would want to, we’d only

continue to chase our own tails around.”

Nicholas had always been an upright citizen. It had been part of the reason I hadn’t wanted

I had done something illegal, when I’d traded away my wolf.

him to know

“What we’re doing, Piper, will require us to bend some rules, and maybe blatantly disregard others. Could you imagine Nicholas turning a blind eye to all that?”

I couldn’t.

otherwise. If Nicholas were involved in the investigation, I would feel much more. secure about it. Julian was effective, but not exactly reliable.

someday,” I said. “Maybe when we get closer to the end.”

He might never acquiesce. When the time came, it would likely rest on my shoulders alone

of, I have another lead. We could go on another date

not forgotten the Luna’s lecture toward me, where she had

valuable lessons last time,” Julian said. This time will go

sneaking away from the cameras for a second time, without incurring the wrath of your entire family??

We just don’t tell

quick, deadpan response startled me into laughing. I quickly recovered when

serious.

on, Piper. Live

exactly would we be going this time? Hopefully somewhere as nice as

warehouse?”

couldn’t believe I was leaning toward actually doing this. But then, I was desperate to feel my wolf again. Plus, it had been nice to be away from the cameras for a while, even

afterwards.

would think so low of me.” Julian smiled wide. “Of course I have

set up for

this

“Actually, no. We’ve already checked there. We’re were hoping that they

the literal sense. Unfortunately, no such luck.”