The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 0633

We had spent the better part of yesterday, making searches and calls. We'd had a few hits that didn't pan out. We were a far way from being finished, however.

"Maybe Julian will still let us help, even after we are gone," I said.

Veronica gave me a flat look. Tiffany rolled her eyes.

"Not this again, Piper," Tiffany said. "You are not getting eliminated today. No shot."

"You didn't hear the things the King was saying," I said.

"Well, it's not the King who is going to be married to you, is it?" Tiffany said. "Trust Prince Nicholas. He's going to make the correct choice."

I lowered my chin, embarrassed at having to need Tiffany's support in this moment, when she was the most likely to leave.

*Sorry..." I said.

Tiffany lightly punched my arm. "No more frowns, yeah? Oh. There's your prince."

in time to see Nicholas enter. He was sharp in his fitted tuxedo. I thought he might look at me, but he

sensitive to all things Nicholas at

took that opportunity to slink

without you here, Piper. Tragic, truly," Bridget said, though her toothy smile

tried to do," I told her. "Nicholas might not choose me, but if you think for a second that you are going to be the one to stay, then you are more delusional than I

am not only staying, I am going to be Nicholas's Luna and this nation's Queen. Just you wait, Piper. You'll be watching my coronation on the television from your small town soon

to me. "I thought I

head to sniff herself. Then she lifted her

to Veronica once

trouble," Veronica

the stage while the King and Queen seated in

nearby camera, waiting for the countdown from one

Three...

Two...