The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 262

Chapter 0262

During a mental self–defense lesson, Julian tried to instruct me on the best way to evade answering

Terry’s invasive questions.

“He’ll goad you,” Julian said. “You just have to keep your head. If all else fails, just don’t say a word. He

can’t twist your words if you don’t give him any to twist.”

As the lesson went on, I started to notice something was off with Julian. He didn’t smile as much as he

had in the past. A line was often seen splitting his brow.

I stopped him near the end of the lesson. I couldn’t wait any more before asking, “Are you okay?”

He opened his mouth. Closed it. Blinked a few times. “What makes you ask?”

“You seem… different. Like something’s bothering you.”

He laughed a little, but it sounded nervous. “Can’t a guy have some nerves before a big operation? This

event could make our break our entire case against the underground organization.”

I shrugged. “It’s not like you to show your nerves. Usually you play it off.”

“Yeah, well, I guess there’s more to lose this time than usual.”

I tilted my head, confused. “What do you mean?”

He sighed. “Come on, Piper. Is it so hard to believe that I’m actually worried about you and Elva?”

The words startled me. “You… are worried… about me?”

“And Elva,” he said.

It was hard to believe. I never bought into the idea Julian often pushed of himself, that he cared for no one but himself. But to hear him say he was actually worried for Elva and I… And to see it in the lines of his face, and the slight tremble of his voice…

I couldn’t help but be taken aback.

Thave something for you,” he said, and reached into the bag he had at his side. From it, he produced a

all velvet box, He handed it to me. “It might help us both.”

open the box. Inside was a beautiful golden necklace, a pendant on a chain. The pendant was

a full

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raced my finger along the chain. It was coolto

box then held it out for me. As it dangled, I saw that the moon

panic button. If you are in trouble, all you

to my phone. I can come

wonderful.” Such a thoughtful and beautiful gift. “Thank you so much,

get the message?”

giving me the gift, hesitated. His smile wavered. For a half- second, I could have sworn I

gone.

I didn’t mean

set it up so it goes to him too.

saving you.”

was acting strangely now. Talking

jealous. But that couldn’t be. Even if Julian worried about me, which he

Yet…

Julian. I mean

continued on, both pretending everything was

way too long in my closet trying to pick out my dress. I held up the dress that fit me like a circus tent. This was the only one Nicholas approved of. But… it was so bulky

fashion, I

I reached for the modest black gown with the

neck. The gold glistened against the

kissed

good for your Nanny and Mark,” I told

she promised,

sake that she shouldn’t go

behind to guard

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worry about anything, Piper,” Mark said. “We’ll be

“Thank you, Mark.”

A line of black sedans

was down to the last three of

for his own car. When he saw me, he froze. Then,

and his lip curled up into

He looked angry. Or

Or both.

over to me before I could even think to

closer

asked, voice low and growly. He dragged his gaze down my

staring openly at my

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