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.”

to tell Nicholas that I agreed with Julian. Nicholas was a beacon of light and good, always abiding by the rules. I couldn’t imagine

to

steps ahead of

more about using people,” Nicholas said.

but that alone hardly helps us here,” Julian

coming directly between them and blocking their sight of one

We need to keep our heads together,” I said to To Julian, I added, “We need to place

them and stopping

Julian, please.”

out of us three, I needed him to keep his head clear and focused. We were depending on that. I tried to convey all of that in those two

his head, looking properly shamed for a moment. When he lifted it again, his eyes were clearer. He nodded at me, and I knew he

so we could all see

to find out my sister’s level

she needs saving, I want to save her.”

her,” Nicholas said, and I drew