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

physically pained at the contact, though they hid it with

us clapped, as directed by the producers.

of time for clapping was

on up here, ladies, and be personally congratulated

front, Nathan added, “This win will earn you each a personal date with

and princes congratulated the two girls in

watch.

girls. Which of

had the same

didn’t move, but something in his face seemed to age as

him, Julian laughed and laughed.

“Surely you have something to say to the ladies?”

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accept.”

looked confused a moment. Had he expected him to say

whispered. “He looks so

I agreed

the crowds dispersed, to take Elva to see him, to hopefully cheer

around for a while, talking with Susie and helping her take

Susie was, but was

a date with Joyce.” Susie said, which made Jessica

seems interested in him.” Softer,