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

Veronica said, and she pointed at what looked like a dark spec

is

enough for my eyes

tower, right on the water line. Once we

scattered about, above and below the

spot that the merfolk directed. The boat came to a

on our deck. “Time to depart,” he said, waving to us. Below, the I camera crews were already exiting the boat, likely wanting to set up shots to show the candidates first impressions

held

us. “Stay close to me.” We shuffled over to him, and then stuck close by his side. When we reached the dock, he held onto Elva’s free hand and helped lead us

directed us through the door. Still,

should be someone there waiting

I called ahead and arranged for you to be provided 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.

see

with brightly olored schools

said a merfolk servant

come with me to a changing

I told my

a separate changing area, a small room with 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 surface. Several long translucent ribbons dangled from down

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

swimsuit was secure, I looked 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

thanked her. Then I left the room and rejoined the others. The others had moved farther into the

me, nearer the door. When he caught sight of me, he stilled entirely, except for his eyes, which trailed down the length of me from top to bottom and