The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 233

Chapter 0233

Eventually, Nicholas returned to my side. “Let me take you back to your room.”

“But my sister –”

“Is safely on the other side of that door. Come on.” He spoke slowly and calmly. He must have seen me trembling. “You’ll feel better when you are at Elva’s side. Mark just checked on her, she is safely sleeping.”

Some relief washed through me. It wasn’t enough to totally quiet the anxiety that had taken root, but it

did help smooth the edge a bit.

Nodding, I looped my arm with Nicholas and he began leading me from the room.

At the door, Julian touched my shoulder. “Goodnight, Piper,”

“Goodnight,” I said, though there was nothing good about it. And I doubted I would sleep. None of that

was Julian’s fault.

Nicholas slowly walked me away. We didn’t say a word, but I found strength in his steady comfort. He was always so sturdy and strong, so dependable. I know I could count on him in any situation.

Even this.

the strength I needed to finally give voice to heartbreak

tears fell down my cheeks. I

me as much as he could without releasing my arm. I gripped fiercely

out against authority, and never listened to

released his arm and he wrapped both around me. I buried my

released

me, Nick. Maybe she always did.” The tears left

didn’t even know how,

moments, I’d always believed that someday Jane

and Elva was her child. How could she

all?

her. I’d hoped

Nick’s shirt with both hands. I ruined it with my

holding me.

I hope for? My own sister wants to torture

much. My heart was

felt like I had saved him. There had been anguish and tears, but it

Jane have for happiness? Could she only feel joy

time,” I cried, Because what she wanted

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