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."

finally faded. I immediately missed the comfort it brought. "Let me guess. He wants you

give Bridget my full support, to help unify the nation in

though, right?" He shook his head as he poured a second cup of coffee

to admit that, but if he hadn't, I wouldn't still be considering his

flatly. "Do you really believe that Bridget

had asked me something similar. My answer

"No."

worrying about what my parents think is right, and do what you

Then he set it aside. With his hands free, he placed them on

like. This place... this power... it's so easy to get caught up in it all and forget who you really

only brought here in the first place

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

like the sound of handing it over

the right thing to want to

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