The Luna Choosing Game

Olivia’s words struck through me like a fatal blow. I didn’t deserve to be here. I knew that. Everyone

knew that.

they were nobility, all prim

But it wasn’t because I had loose morals or a child. It was simply because and proper, and I was a shadow of my former self. A wolf–less waitress, just trying to get by.

I had no right to waste the princes‘ time.

They didn’t know that I wasn’t here for romance. I had no intention of marrying any prince. I just wanted

medical care for Elva, and to find my wolf.

I couldn’t tell them that, though, so I kept it all bundled up inside of me, buried down into the deepest

part of myself.

Let them think whatever they wanted. They would anyway, no matter what I said.

Olivia sneered, smug like she’d won a victory here.

she or I or anyone else could say another word, Nathan

gazes up to

surviving the first round of eliminations,” he

that the room did feel more spacious. Even the girls who had mocked me had been much less than the

25 to 15, yet the difference

continue, and therefore we will begin preparations for the next challenge you will face. This time you will each be playing hostess to the royal family for a

garden party

would entail, but I didn’t participate in any garden

like they would burst in excitement. They

smiles on their faces

his throat

serve a drink and a selection of hors d’oeuvres. You will be judged on your outfit and hosting abilities, as well as the presentation

a bit about food and how to plate it. I

impromptu lessons.

far away from the others.

sake, and for that of my wolf. I didn’t want to win this choosing game, but I wanted to stay

as long as I