The Luna Choosing Game

“If we just ask Julian, is what you mean to say,” Julian cut in. He sauntered closer and cast Nicholas a dagger–sharp glare. “Since I’m the only one with an evil–enough brain required for truly investigating the

underground.”

“You aren’t evil,” I said at once.

Julian’s gaze softened somewhat looking at me. “Thank you, dear. But what I mean, is that I’m the one who can think like them. Scheme like them. You two are too innocent and pure.”

Nicholas straightened. “I’m perfectly capable of strategizing their movements.”

“Oh? Then you know where they’re hiding and what their plans are?” Julian laughed. “What a relief! I thought this might be much more difficult than all that.”

“Jullan,” I scolded, but he ignored me now.

“Someone as high and mighty as you, brother, has no idea what it’s like to slither around in the dark.” Julian’s voice chilled, icy. “The people we are dealing with have no concept of right and wrong. They only know selfishness. They’ll push anyone aside for their gains.”

was a beacon of light and

loved his schemes. He always seemed to

of

about

selfishness, but that alone hardly helps us here,”

directly between them and blocking their sight of

said to To Julian, I added,

them and stopping thems

Julian, please.”

best out of us three, I needed him to keep his head clear and focused.

moment. When he lifted it again, his eyes were clearer. He nodded

all see each

I’m desperate to find out my sister’s level of involvement in the organization. She could be

she needs saving, I want to save

her,” Nicholas said, and I drew comfort from