The Luna Choosing Game

Julian started by placing down a queen of hearts. To his left, Veronica immediately lowered four cards. I

watched her face closely, but she revealed nothing. Her emotionless façade seemed like it could even

rival Nicholas’s

I

I decided not to call her a liar. If I did so, and I was incorrect, all the cards she lowered would then go

into my hand. Since the way to win the game was to totally empty your hand, I wasn’t willing to chance it.

Julian smiled at her.

The other candidate Julian had selected, Tiffany, narrowed her eyes in suspicion, but also didn’t say a

word

“Piper,” Julian said. “Your turn.”

I looked at my hand. I only had three cards in the heart suit. If I lied and put down more cards, maybe I

could actually win this game. Julian hadn’t actually said there was any benefit to winning, but it sure

would be fun to pull one over on him for once.

I lowered for cards down. I schooled my face carefully to not give anything away.

Julian laughed, even before Tiffany shouted, “You’re lying!”

I said quickly, but my face was turning red.

leaned back in her chair.

I frowned.

brightened “Go on, then. Show

flipped over my

hand down on

of cards to me, doubling the

being honest. Veronica said, deadpan

to act

+15 BONUS

in the pile. “It’s much more fun when we play

with secrets.

you mean?” Tiffany

the cards,” Julian said. “Instead, ask me something about myself and I’ll

whether or not it’s

sounds dangerous,”

replied

sure,” Tiffany agreed.

looked at me.

this prospect definitely seemed dangerous, especially with the cameras watching. Though I doubted Julian would give any straight answers, no matter what he was

had me do otherwise. Sit in a corner? No way! would miss the chance to ask Julian something, even if what he told me was a lie. There was

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