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."

smile finally faded. I immediately missed the comfort it

correct assumptions. "Yes. And to give Bridget my

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 to

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

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

asked me something similar. My answer was the

"No."

stop worrying about what my parents think is right, and

his coffee in one go. Then he set

it's so easy to get caught up in it all and forget who you really are, and

here in the first place for

Certainly not Bridget. But only you can make the decision. Do you

the sound of handing it over to

is it the right thing to want to stay?" I asked him. "Or am

"Piper. That you even ask that proves how very unselfish