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 to

"Yes. And to give Bridget my full support, to help unify the nation in case

bitterly. "No pressure though, right?" He shook his head as he poured a second cup of coffee for himself. "My parents really need to learn

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

"Do you really believe that Bridget would

asked me something similar. My answer was the

"No."

think is

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

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 what you

only brought here in the first

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

didn't like the sound of handing it over to

to stay?" I asked him.

It twinkled in his eyes. "Piper. That you even ask that proves how