The Luna Choosing Game

Joseph’s smile was twisted with cruelty. It deeply unnerved me. This man was not a noble himself, simply employed by them. He must have been like Lena, a traditionalist. Someone who wanted to uphold the way things had always been, rather than accepting necessary changes.

I hated that such ideals constantly placed me in danger. I was merely a girl caught up in it all. I had been chosen by the selection. It wasn’t like any of this was my direct choice.

Glancing across the room, I noticed Nicholas locked in conversation with Lilliana. He seemed entirely bored but dutifully gave her his attention anyway. He hadn’t noticed the intimidating way Joseph was

clutching my arm. I couldn’t expect a rescue this time.

I cleared my throat, attempting to gather my courage. Joseph was making threats. I couldn’t simply

cower under them, or he would know how much they affected me.

“Don’t I have to do something wrong to be sent to the dungeons?” I asked.

His eyes narrowed. “It’s only a matter of time.”

“No, I’m fairly certain that Piper is right,” Julian said, suddenly appearing beside me. “Unless they

changed the rules in the past few minutes while I was in the bathroom?” Brow raised high, he looked at

me and then at Joseph. “No? Didn’t think so.”

misheard

straight away. “No, I don’t think I did.” He pointed to where Joseph gripped

“No, maybe you’d like to release Piper and move a few feet away.

face scrunched up like he wanted to argue, but what could he say to one of the princes he was

charged with protecting?

own smirk as Joseph complied. He dropped my

backed away exactly three feet. He continued to glare daggers at

me,” I whispered to

I

it doesn’t seem like he does. I had better stay near you, then, to help fend him off,

glanced at Nicholas again. He was rubbing his forehead

bad for

→ +15 BONUS

you’ve spoken with Lilliana

remark wasn’t kind to Lilliana, though it was absolutely the truth. Still, I decided it better not

agree or disagree.

me and then laughed again.

to begin, and she moved at once,