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."

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

give Bridget my full support,

poured a

to admit that, but if he hadn't,

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

asked me something similar. My answer was

"No."

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

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

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

in the first place

the decision. Do you fight for people like you to have their voices heard? Or do

of handing it over to

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

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