The Luna Choosing Game

Dating a commoner was one thing, a mistake that could be easily forgotten, but for a noble and a commoner to share a child was a grave error that usually ended in someone’s untimely demise.

The King leaned forward in the chair. “You understand the importance in this, even if you couldn’t before, yes? You must reveal who the true father is, to clear up this… misunderstanding.”

My thoughts moved in a whirlwind, but I couldn’t think of a lie convincing enough. The truth was, I had no idea who the baby’s father was. I had thought it might be someone in the underground organization, but I couldn’t be sure. And I had no names to even begin searching.

Theoretically, only my sister knew the father of her child. Even then, with everything she had been involved in, I wasn’t sure she could be certain either.

“A royal illegitimate child is a threat to the order of succession. Even if she is not Nicholas’s child, the perception that she is would be enough to cause ruin under those that wish to rebel against us.”

I understood the danger here. The King would protect his bloodline. If I didn’t say the right thing, Elval

and I both might perish.

“She’s just a little girl,” I said, fear squeezing my chest. I couldn’t get enough air. “Please don’t hurt her.”

no need to, if you give me a name. One name, Piper. Who is

but the truth? Elva wasn’t mind, but my sister’s. I had no idea who the father was. I hadn’t been part of my sister’s life since years before, and I only came into it

not to tell anyone. But surely he would understand, if the only other

was death

Worse, Elva’s death.

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and wished for Nicholas. I didn’t know where he was, but he swore he would

1. us. Where was he when I needed him? Why wasn’t he here?

might have been protecting Elva. Yes, if he was with Elva, he would keep her safe. It didn’t matter what

eyes to see the King

did I need to arrange for more substantial questioning, I am trying to be civil. Do

a party in here,”

but Julian

around him.

guards closing in or the King

“Not now, Julian.”