The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 0510 [tried to take Julian’s advice, trusting in Nicholas, and attempted to relax. By now, \ Julian had sat up, so I took the open seat I t . ; I next to him. Elva squeezed into the I middle space between us.

Veronica soon came to join us. She was apologetic, it seemed none of the staff members on board had extra swimsuits.

Though Veronica had convinced one of the camera crew to give up their t-shirts if we agreed to pay him one hundred dollars cash.

“Don’t worry,” Julian said again.

I looked back behind us where Nicholas stood. He wasn’t on the phone anymore.

Instead, he was looking out over the ocean. His hair was windswept. He was wearing a wetsuit that clung to his every curve and muscle.

“I hope you know what you're talking

I -— about,” Veronica said “I trust my overly-prepared brother to already have a plan, that’s all,” Julian replied.

I Veronica rolled her eyes, even as she sat \ with us, sitting down on the other side of Julian.

The boat lifted and fell with the waves.

Elva hung onto me, while I hung onto the edge of the seat.

Julian glanced at us both.

“T expected Elva to be nervous, but you've never been on the ocean before, Piper?” “No,” I replied. “This is new for me too.” The ocean was beautiful. We could no longer see the island, so the rolling blue waters stretched out in all directions around us. Yet, as gorgeous as it was, it was also unnerving. I wondered, if Elva or I slipped off the boat, and sunk down into

and she pointed at what looked like a dark spec off inthe

“What is

Julian said. “That’s our destination.” The boat raced toward the dark speck, until we came close enough for my eyes to discern what the tower truly looked like. It was tall circular stone structure, three pronged, like a trident

Once we were nearly there, I realized a marina was inside

above and below

that the merfolk directed. The boat came to a stop and was tied off

us. Below, the I camera crews were already exiting the boat, likely wanting to set up shots to show the candidates first impressions of

held Elva’s hand

and then stuck close by his side. When we reached the dock, he held onto Elva’s

through the door. Still, I made certain to thank each one that

there should be someone there waiting

with more suitable attire.” “Oh.” Embarrassment swirled in me, bringing a blush to my cheeks. “I'm sorry, Nicholas. I don’t know what happened this morning...” Nicholas shook his head. “We'll worry about that later. For now, we just have to survive this event.”

could see down

with brightly

merfolk servant who

changing room.” I / Nicholas nodded

with Nicholas, okay, Elva?” I told my

opaque floors and walls. Inside, hanging on a hook on the wall, was a beautiful swimsuit. It shimmered blues and purples, with several shells affixed to the

help me with some of the more complicated, unfamiliar tie- ups that ran along the sides

in the mirror along the wall and marveled at the intricate beauty of the suit. The shells did not interfere with my mobility whatsoever, and the ribbons trailed behind me as I swayed back and forth. I imaged they would look beautiful,

and rejoined the others. The others had moved farther into the room,

he caught sight of me, he stilled entirely, except for his eyes, which trailed down the length of me