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

know that she has mostly recovered from

up over news of the Queen, though the anxiety was clear among many of the girls regarding the competition, specifically those who

second

I probably wouldn’t get

to include three people.

now.

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

Elva would continue to receive care

next roun

the only news that I have to share,” Nathan said, hushing the chatter

could he possibly have to say? Stress rankled my nerves. It had been such a full day, I was ready to call the whole thing a wash and

elimination,” Nathan said.

felt her worry deep down in

+15 BONUS

elimination will bring the count down from 14 to 9. But unlike the previous elimination ceremony where performance in events was the key indicator of success,

as something else? It was quickly becoming more than I could

secondary factor is