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.

or anyone else could say another word,

our gazes up

first

attentions had been waylaid, I noticed as I looked around that the room did feel more spacious. Even the girls who had mocked me had been much less than

25 to 15, yet the difference felt like more.

competition must continue, and therefore we will begin preparations for the next challenge you will

garden party

but I didn’t participate in any garden

they would burst in excitement. They eagerly whispered to each

on their

cleared his throat to silence

a selection of hors d’oeuvres. You will be

restaurant experience, I knew a

impromptu lessons.

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

could succeed in this challenge. I had to, for Elva’s sake, and for

as long as