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

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finger along the chain. It was coolto the

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

and a panic button. If you are in trouble, all

my phone. I can

Such a thoughtful and beautiful gift. “Thank

get the message?”

His smile wavered. For a half- second, I could have sworn I saw a flash of hurt in

gone.

didn’t

it goes to him too. The more the better, anyway.

saving you.”

was acting strangely now.

acting… jealous. But that couldn’t be. Even if Julian worried about me, which he must have to give me such a gift,

Yet…

you, Julian. I

we continued on,

long in my closet trying to pick out my dress. I held up the

of fashion, I

with the high collar. I draped my

neck. The gold

I kissed

for your Nanny and Mark,”

will she

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

behind to

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

“Thank you, Mark.”

candidates. A line of black sedans circled down the driveway. Each car stopped and a different candidate

it was down to the last three

to wait for his own car. When he saw

his lip curled up into a

He looked angry. Or

Or both.

me before I could even think to move.

and pulled me closer to the house,

you wearing?” he asked, voice low and growly. He dragged his

staring openly

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