The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0012

I took another step. “I don’t want anyone to get in trouble.”

Mark’s eyes went wide again. He looked to Nicholas.

Nicholas’s jaw was clenched, a hard line. He stared at me like he wanted me to take back my words.

When I didn’t, he said, “No one will get in trouble.”

“Thank you,” I said.

He seemed even more annoyed by my thanks, eyes hard.

Mark quickly excused himself.

Nicholas also backed to the door. “If there is anything else you need…”

“Wait,” I said. I glanced over my shoulder, at Elva’s legs kicking out from the comforter.

Nicholas followed the length of my gaze but didn’t otherwise move an inch.

I approached him. Voice soft, I said, “Elva has a few health issues. Lately, she’s been suffering from

recurrent pneumonia..

for

dour expression, I felt nervousness bubble

a doctor

His reply came

was

over the past three years, then. The

Thank you,” I said.

then

had gone, I returned to Elva and found her fast asleep in her blanket Jon. It had been a long, tiring day,

the king–sized bed. She stirred some while Blowered her down, but the minute her little body touched the plush mattress, she

the edge of the bed and watched

still wasn’t set on staying here, but… if she could get a regular doctor to check her over, and without the burden

selection. If the royal family only wanted me here for good publicity, was there really any harm in me

generosity?

seemed a

hadn’t told Nicholas or Mark about Elva’s many allergies. I needed to let them know,

crossed the room and stuck my head

some voices. One sounded like Nicholas, though I couldn’t tell

room at the end of the hallway.

is outrageous! You can’t ask me to cater to

recognized that voice as Lena,

“Now we are allowing illegitimate

gallivant around the palace?”

“Lena…” Nicholas sounded tired.