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.

else could say another word, Nathan

of our gazes up to the

first round of

noticed as I looked around that the room did feel more spacious. Even the girls who had mocked

15, yet the difference felt like more.

preparations for the next challenge you will face.

garden party

but I didn’t participate in any

seemed like they would burst in excitement. They eagerly whispered

wide smiles on

his throat

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

experience, I knew a bit about food and how to plate

impromptu lessons.

for Charlotte, and saw her standing in the back of the room, far away from the others. She really did seem to hate crowds. This whole

challenge. I had to, for Elva’s sake, and for that of my wolf. I didn’t want to win

long as I