The Luna Choosing Game

He motioned for the Queen, who stepped forward. “Maintaining diplomatic relations is one of the most

essential rules for a Luna. Finding common ground with those often considered to be your enemies is a

vital piece of this diplomacy.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty,” Nathan said.

The girls and I clapped politely.

“Now, we will announce the winners of this event. This pair has shown the best overall cooperation, as

well as individual talent in both cooking and presentation.”

“It’s not going to be me,” Susie said softly, worrying her hands together.

I whispered to her, “At least your partner knew how to cook.”

Susie smiled a little and it felt like a victory.

“The winners are.” Nathan paused for dramatic effect. “Olivia and Megan!”

Olivia gasped, then laughed in faux disbelief. She pulled Megan beside her into a sideways hug. They

though they hid it with tight, overly–friendly

us clapped, as directed by the producers.

of time for clapping was over, Nathan

here, ladies, and be personally congratulated by the

added, “This win will earn you each a

Queen, and princes congratulated the two girls in turn, while the rest of

watch.

girls. Which of our three princes has earned your

Megan and Olivia had the

his face seemed

him, Julian laughed and laughed. Joyce looked bored.

gave the microphone to Nicholas. “Surely you

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accept.” He handed the microphone back.

accepted it but looked confused a moment. Had he expected him to

Susie whispered. “He looks so worn

I agreed

so, that I decided, when the crowds dispersed, to take Elva

Susie and

shy as Susie was, but was friendly enough when

said, which made Jessica blush as red as

“No one seems interested in him.” Softer, she