The Luna Choosing Game

When we were dismissed for the day, I hurried back to my room. I didn’t feel whole again until I pulled

Elva into my arms for a hug.

Sho had a way of

“What’s wrong, Mommy?” Elva asked. making me feel like the most important person

in the entire world. I was so grateful for that. It gave me the strength I needed to pull myself back

together.

To be her mother, I needed to be whole.

“Nothing now, honey,” I said. “Mommy’s feeling all better.”

Later that evening, Nathan recalled the girls back to the parlor for announcements.

“Attention, please,” Nathan said, claiming the attention of the room. “The Queen is resting now but I’m

all be relieved to know that she has

the room. No one would dare speak up over news of the Queen, though the anxiety was clear among many of the girls regarding the competition,

the sake of fairness, that a second event will be held tomorrow. This even will only be

My treats were tasted, so I probably wouldn’t get a chance to

Linda being eliminated, one table had been forced to include three people. But they had already planned their display.

now.

having my score marred by Linda’s behavior. It hurt, though. I wanted to get

would continue to receive care for as long as possible.

next roun

to share,” Nathan said,

been such a full day, I was ready

the next elimination,” Nathan said.

Susie whispered. I felt her worry deep down in the pit of my soul. Looking

+15 BONUS

down from 14 to 9. But unlike the previous elimination ceremony where performance in events was the key indicator of success, this time there is a secondary factor to consider.”

well in events, as well as something else? It was quickly becoming more than I

is the