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!”

that,” I said quickly, but my

Tiffany leaned back

I frowned.

brightened “Go on, then. Show your

over my cards.

down on the tabletop, shaking

passed the pile of cards to me, doubling the size of

with being honest. Veronica said, deadpan

to act

+15 BONUS

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

with secrets.

mean?” Tiffany

me something

can decide whether or not

dangerous,”

fun,” replied

sure,” Tiffany agreed.

at

watching. Though I doubted Julian would

sure what they would have had me do otherwise. Sit in a corner? No way! would miss the chance to ask Julian something, even if

and absolutely failed with her question. “What’s your