The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 0613

"You worried about going home?" Julian asked.

"A little," I admitted. "I'm not sure what the people will think when they see where I come from."

Julian shrugged nonchalantly. "They like you in part because of your humble origins, Piper. You have nothing to worry about."

If only it was that simple. "Not everyone likes me."

He continued to smile but it did not meet his eyes, which sharpened as they peered at me. I was being observed, like a bug under a microscope. I was afraid of what he might see.

I decided to just tell the truth before Julian could start making more observations. I wanted to keep some secrets to myself, thank you very much. Julian had a way of seeing straight through me.

*The King says Bridget and I have split the popular vote 50/50," I said.

"You spoke with my father?"

"He summoned me."

the comfort it brought. "Let me guess. He wants you to

shocked anymore, when Julian made the correct assumptions. "Yes. And to give

He shook his head as he poured a second cup of coffee for himself.

to admit that, but if he

looked at me flatly. "Do you really believe that Bridget would be a good

had asked me something similar. My

"No."

what my parents think is

of his coffee in one go. Then he set it aside. With his hands free, he placed

your home and remember what everyday life is like. This place... this power... it's so easy to get caught up in it all and forget who you really are, and

brought here in the first place

You bring something no other candidate has, Piper. Certainly not Bridget. But only you can make the decision. Do you

sound of handing it over

thing to want to stay?" I

smiled, honestly this time. It twinkled in his eyes. "Piper. That you