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.

investigation, I would feel much more. secure

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

came, it would likely rest on my shoulders alone if and when to include

I have another lead. We could

where she had basically accused me of being more irresponsible than

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

the cameras for a second time, without incurring the wrath of

Easy. We just don’t tell

startled me into laughing. I quickly recovered when I realized he was dead

serious.

Piper. Live

going this time? Hopefully

warehouse?”

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.

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

up for

this

checked there.

Unfortunately, no such luck.”