The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 255

Chapter 0255

I nodded, grim.

“I should send you home tonight,” the King said.

“But, father” Nicholas began.

The King held up his hand, stopping him. “But I will wait for the public’s reaction. They have protected you thus far, Piper. Tonight you showed them your true colors. We’ll see if their love for you persists.”

I bowed. “Thank you for your leniency, Your Majesty.”

“Nathan will procure you a list for your apology letters,” the King said.

“Right away,” Nathan agreed.

“Don’t let this happen again, Piper. There will be no leniency a second time.”

“I understand. Thank you, Sir.”

The King waved his hand, dismissing us.

Nicholas offered me his arm and then led me from the room.

a lonely hallway, Nicholas stopped, released my arm, and turned to

have told him

“No,” I said.

If anyone could

trust! And even if the King himself isn’t in

what lies Terry has been feeding him over the

the public instead,” Nicholas said. “They’ve

the truth –

whole world knows the truth, how would we keep it

arms but fell silent. He didn’t have

a long moment, he spoke again. “If we don’t do

father did not expel you from the contest simply because he believes he doesn’t have to. He expects the public to come for your

clear. Even from the beginning, Julian had told me I was only here as a publicity stunt. I’d always only been here by the grace of the public. If they were

exhaled. “Piper, I want

me soften. “I know, Nicholas. But I’m trapped. Don’t you see? Jane has me cornered and she knows it. And

talked to you about? Did he

less a threat than a promise. He

bastard.” Nicholas’s voice took on a dangerous

have to…” When I spoke, I taste bile. “When I’m out on

Elva?”

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