The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 234

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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.

needed to finally give voice to heartbreak that

much.” I blinked and tears fell down

my arm. I gripped

the rebel. The troublemaker. She acted out against authority, and never listened to anyone.” I sniffled.

and he

and released a

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

didn’t even know how,

I’d always believed that someday Jane would find

her child. How could she just

all?

for her. I’d hoped she

ruined it with my tears. He didn’t seem to

holding me.

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

much. My heart was aching, tearing

I had to leave Nicholas. And even then, I’d felt like I had saved him. There had been anguish and tears,

she

her what she wants this time,” I cried,

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