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

of a

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my finger along the chain. It

the necklace out of the box then held it out for

trouble, all you have to do

I

gift. “Thank you so much, Julian. Does Nicholas

get the message?”

second, I could have sworn I saw a flash of hurt in his eyes. But

gone.

I didn’t mean

up so it goes to him too.

saving you.”

was acting strangely now.

if Julian worried about me, which he must have to give me such a gift, that did not mean that he wanted me

Yet…

you, Julian.

continued on, both pretending everything was

the event, I spent 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

I couldn’t possibly

I reached for the modest black gown with the high collar. I draped my new

neck. The gold glistened

I kissed

your Nanny

she promised,

had decided for Elva’s sake that she shouldn’t go anywhere near

behind to guard

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

“Thank you, Mark.”

driveway, where I met with the other candidates. A line of

it was down to the last three of us, Nicholas exited the

down the stairs, likely to wait for his own car. When he saw me, he

lip curled

He looked

Or both.

before I could even think to move. He grabbed me by

pulled me closer to the house, away from

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

openly at

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