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."

and his smile finally faded. I immediately missed the comfort it brought.

the correct assumptions. "Yes. And to give Bridget my full support, to help

once, bitterly. "No pressure though, right?" He shook his head as he poured a second cup of coffee for

King made some good points..." It pained me to admit that, but if he

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

asked me something similar. My answer

"No."

worrying about what my parents think is right, and do

set it aside.

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,

brought here in the

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

the sound of

the right thing to want to stay?" I

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