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

my hand over it, willing it

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

I reevaluate. Amongst his usual bullshit, that idea

I care so much about Piper and her happiness? I cared for Elva, but this ran deeper than that. I could care for Elva without worrying

my stomach

Piper dated someone else. Someone who wasn’t my no–good playboy brother.

her right? Would they make certain she smiled, just

the rest

of Piper with anyone did

was right. Despite all reason,

true, I needed to learn to control myself, quickly. I was in this competition to find my

my wife no less than the full entirety of my heart I

after Piper.

called to me, waving both

nearly caught her again.

I walked closer, until Elva ran to

1. me.

hair had come undone from

had never looked so beautiful.

everything go okay with Prince Julian?” she