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

And to give Bridget my full support, to help unify

pressure though, right?" He shook his head as he poured a second

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

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

something similar.

"No."

worrying about what my parents think is right,

his coffee in one go. Then he set it aside.

life is like. This place... this power... it's so easy to get caught up in it all and forget

in the first

can make the decision. Do you fight for people like you to have their voices heard? Or do you hand it all over

the sound of handing it over to

is it the right thing to want to stay?" I

"Piper. That