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,

I saw her with such a

Amongst his usual bullshit, that idea

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

my stomach churn.

someone else. Someone who wasn’t my

they deserve her? Would they treat her right? Would they make certain

every day for the rest of her life?

anyone did not settle comfortably within

Julian was

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

the full entirety of my heart I couldn’t be

after Piper.

Elva called to me,

nearly caught her

been spotted, I walked closer, until Elva ran to safety

1. me.

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

never looked so beautiful.

with Prince