The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 241

Chapter 0241

Elva immediately perked upon seeing him. “Jul–an! Teach me the trick again.”

“She’s been practicing,” I said softly to Julian, like a secret.

“Then maybe you should show me.” Julian withdrew a quarter from his pocket and handed it to Elva.

I let go of her hand so she could move, though I placed my hand on the top of her head instead. I wasn’t

going to let Elva out of my sight tonight, or likely any other night. Not until Jane was caught and the

organization brought down.

“Okay. Watch!” Elva held out the coin like Nicholas had taught her. Then with a flick of her wrist, the coin

clattered down onto the floor. “Oh!” Elva bent and picked it up.

“An excellent attempt!” Julian said and clapped. “You’ll be a little thief–ah, that is, a little magician in

now time.”

I scowled at him for the slip of the tongue.

Elva beamed at the praise. She held out the quarter to give back to him.

“You keep it, Elva. Keep practicing, okay?”

when I made her hold my hand

the trick one–handed

smiled at me. “Well. Ready for the

I was ready to earn that money for

was assigned their own servant, who would keep track

worked as something like handlers, leading

correct spots to speak with each other. Then they moved us away when our

benefactors with an unexpected joke and an easy smile.

with limited success, to everyone we

said an older

ear and

my eyes, since I was being watched, but it was a

Julian, I had one confirmed commitment to my

It felt like

I’m afraid this is where we must part.” Julian took my hand, lifted it to his lips and kissed

knuckles.

to be teasing. But his lips lingered at my skin for a half–second longer than needed. When he

patted her lightly on the head.

“Thanks, Jul–an!”

help had been immeasurable for the hour I had him, though I knew eventually I would have to go it alone. I didn’t mind all that much. I was determined

could.

my gaze from looking across the ballroom, searching for Nicholas. I

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