The Luna Choosing Game

Piper and I both preferred monogamy. I doubted that had changed in the past three years.

Julian’s eyes sparkled with mischief. Tell her then. See what happens. She’s under my spell whether you

like it or not.”

“Fine.”

I walked Piper’s horse back to the stables, where a stable hand stood waiting to take over. After passing

him the reins, I continued on to the gardens where I knew Piper would be, with Elva, Susle, and Mark.

I found her quickly enough, playing tag with Elva in the grass. Piper would hurry to catch Elva, then slow

down at the last moment so Elva could make a daring escape! Elva giggled each time.

“Catch me, Mommy! Catch me!”

Piper laughed too, a bright and honest smile on her face that made my heart leap forward in my chest. I

over it, willing

I saw her with such a joyful expression, all I could think of were ways to

I reevaluate. Amongst his usual bullshit, that idea held a ring of honesty.

Elva, but this ran deeper than that. I could care for Elva without worrying overmuch about Piper dating Julian.

made my stomach churn.

someone else. Someone who

treat her right? Would they make certain she

for the rest of

Piper with anyone did

admit it, Julian was right. Despite all reason, maybe I was

control myself, quickly. I was in this competition to find my mate.

my wife no less than the full entirety of my

after Piper.

Elva called to me, waving both arms.

caught

to safety behind my

1. me.

undone from the tie at her neck. Her skirts had grass–stains

never looked

with Prince Julian?” she