The Luna Choosing Game

“We will have to tread very carefully here. Terry is the Luna’s beloved brother and has sway over the

entire royal family.”

“it doesn’t matter how well connected he is,” I said. “We can’t let him get away with it. Or anyone else.

who could be involved.”

Julian watched me a moment. “This isn’t just about your wolf.” That wasn’t a question. He already knew,

he just wanted me to confirm it for him.

So I did.

“Not just, no, Elva has abilities. She’s showing them already. I worry everyday about her safety. Those monsters could find her and hurt her, or manipulate her like they did me. And maybe she’s safe now with Mark, but he won’t always be around.”

I pressed my hand to my chest in attempt to ease the growing discomfort there. Worry for Elva lived forever inside of me. I wasn’t sure solving this mystery would totally fix that, but it might ease the

constant hurt.

“The only way to truly protect Elva long term is to bring down this organization before they can come for her.” I spoke soundly, and from deep within. I hoped it would be enough to convince him.

He smiled. “Let’s go preserve Elva’s happy future, then,”

victory, I pulled him

To n

hand came around

searching for Elva, Susie, and Mark out in the gardens, I came upon Nicholas on a walk. He immediately stopped, spotting me at once. Slowly

equally on eggshells around him, remembering the way my body had reacted to his

are you feeling?” he asked me, when

thank

at how formal I sounded. This was Nicholas, not some stranger. We were friends. Friends did embarrassing things

had been wrapped in bandage.

“Does it hurt?”

shrugged. “Nothing broken.” His jaw set into a hard line. “I just

Brian got

didn’t usually wish violence on anyone, but if anyone needed their face punched,

or Brian, or even Julian, if he is present and I am not. He’s no great

light.”

assured him. “I have no intention of being near him ever again. This time

Nicholas looked at me