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

and tears fell

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

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

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

released

left hot

didn’t even know how,

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

and Elva was her child. How could she just throw us away like

all?

wished the best for her. I’d hoped she would come

with both hands. I ruined it with my tears. He

holding me.

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

was too much. My heart was

like I had saved him. There had been anguish and tears, but it had come with the belief

happiness? Could she

this time,” I cried, Because what she wanted was my demise.

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