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

cards, then” Tiffany leaned back

I frowned.

brightened “Go on, then.

flipped over

down

the pile of cards to me, doubling the size of

Veronica said, deadpan

to act

+15 BONUS

boring anyway,” Julian said, throwing his hand in the pile.

with secrets.

mean?” Tiffany asked.

“Instead, ask me something

can decide whether or not it’s

sounds dangerous,” Tiffany

fun,” replied Veronica.

Tiffany agreed.

looked at

watching. Though I doubted Julian would give any straight answers, no matter

No way! would miss the chance to ask Julian something,

failed with her