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

it, willing

me so readily. Yet when I saw her with such a joyful expression, all I could think of were ways to keep it there.

bullshit, that idea held a ring of

so much about Piper and her happiness? I cared for Elva, but this ran deeper than that. I could care for Elva without worrying overmuch about Piper dating Julian. But the thought of the two of

made my stomach churn.

else. Someone who wasn’t my no–good playboy

they treat her

every day for the rest of her life?

anyone did not settle comfortably within me.

i was to admit it, Julian was right.

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

full entirety of

after Piper.

Elva called to me, waving both arms. “Help!”

had nearly caught her

Elva ran to

1. me.

flushed from running. Some of her hair had come undone from the tie

had never looked so

with Prince Julian?” she asked