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.

closeness gave me the strength I needed to

tears fell

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

to anyone.” I sniffled. “But even with all that, I never

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

chest and released a terrible

me, Nick. Maybe she always did.” The tears left hot tracks on my face.

didn’t even know how,

that someday Jane

her twin and Elva was her child. How could she just

all?

her. I’d hoped she would come

gripped at Nick’s shirt with both hands. I ruined it with my tears. He didn’t seem

holding me.

What should I hope for? My own sister wants

was aching, tearing in

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

hope did Jane have for happiness? Could she only

can’t give her what she wants this time,” I cried, Because what she wanted

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