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

“There,” Veronica said, and she pointed

is that?”

came close enough for my eyes to

tower, right on the water line. Once we were nearly there, I realized a marina was inside the opening, with several docks that led toward large

were scattered about, above and

into an open spot that the merfolk directed. The boat came to a stop and

to us. Below, the I camera crews were already exiting the boat, likely wanting

held Elva’s hand

us. “Stay close to me.” We shuffled over to him, and then stuck close by his side. When we reached

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

this door is a welcome chamber,” Nicholas said. “Piper, there should be someone there waiting for you.” “For me?”

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. For now, we just have to survive this event.” I nodded, taking the words to heart. “Yes: Of course.” We walked through the massive doors into the welcome chamber. An elaborate stained

glass, I could see down into the ocean, Some merfolk

by, along with brightly olored schools

me, miss,” said a merfolk servant who approached me on

come with me to a changing room.” I / Nicholas nodded at

told my

into 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

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

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

the room and rejoined the others. The others had moved farther into the room, toward where a grand staircase descended under

door. When he caught sight of me, he stilled entirely, except for his eyes, which