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

at the contact, though they hid it with

us clapped, as directed by the producers.

the appropriate amount of time for clapping was over, Nathan continued

be personally congratulated by the royal family.”

win will earn you each a

girls in turn, while the rest of

watch.

then approached them. “Now, girls. Which of our three princes has earned

Megan and Olivia had the

but something in his face seemed to age as he

him, Julian laughed and

Nicholas. “Surely you have something to

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accept.” He handed

confused a moment. Had he expected him to say more?

Susie whispered. “He

I agreed

I decided, when the crowds dispersed, to take Elva to see him, to

for a while, talking with Susie and helping

Susie was, but was friendly

date with Joyce.” Susie said, which made

she said. “No one seems interested in him.” Softer, she added, “But I think he’s the cutest in