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,

Tiffany leaned back in her chair.

I frowned.

“Go on, then. Show your cards,

flipped over

in Tiffany dropped her hand down on the tabletop, shaking

said, and passed the pile of cards to me, doubling the size of my

Veronica said,

to act

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are boring anyway,” Julian said, throwing his hand in the pile. “It’s much more fun when we

with secrets.

you mean?”

“Instead, ask me something about myself and I’ll give you an answer.

can decide whether or

dangerous,” Tiffany

replied

agreed.

at me. “Piper?”

prospect definitely seemed dangerous, especially with the cameras watching. Though I doubted Julian would give any straight answers,

corner? No way! would miss the chance

first and absolutely failed with