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.

me the strength I needed to finally

so much.” I blinked and tears fell down my cheeks. I hadn’t even felt them

He faced me as much as he could without releasing my arm. I gripped fiercely at his sleeve, my only anchor in

against authority, and never listened to anyone.” I sniffled. “But

his arm and he wrapped both around me.

released a terrible

left

didn’t even know how,

darkest moments, I’d always believed that someday Jane would

child. How could she just throw us away like we meant

all?

her. I’d hoped she would come

with both hands. I ruined it with my

holding me.

I supposed to do now? What should I hope for? My own sister wants to

was too much. My heart was

had not cried this hard since I had to leave Nicholas. And even then, I’d felt like I had saved him. There had been anguish and tears, but it had come with the belief

have for happiness? Could she only feel joy when

what she wants this time,” I cried, Because what she wanted

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