The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0013

When Nicholas said my name, I stopped where I stood and internally cursed. I was so close to my door.

As far as I could tell, I had two options: apologize for having overheard or deny, deny, deny.

I swiveled on my heel, facing him. “Your Royal Highness! I was looking for you.”

His brow lowered, skeptical. “Why?”

“1.. uh.. oh! I wanted to tell you about Elva’s allergies.”

Nicholas listened quietly as I explained the things she couldn’t eat, the types of materials she couldn’t

have around, and the medicines that gave her reactions

I’ll take care of it,” he said, when I was done.

Over his shoulder, standing in the doorway of her room, Lena looked at me, a cold gleam in her eyes.

I shivered.

were provided with professional stylists to assist in every detail, from our hair to

nail polish.

me correct the dip of my curtsey, and the straightness of my posture. I had to practice walking with a book on my head, to learn fluid motion and grace. They even critiqued my wave, until

way the

the candidates all met in the dining room.

other free time was an hour–long break for fresh air in the afternoon, when

through the gardens.

she could run around in the grass, burning off her youthful energy. worried for her, with her sickness, but the weather was pleasant, and the

regular checkups.

edge of the grounds, when Elva bustled over to me, dirt on her hands and the edge of her dress. As I knelt to dust it

band–aid ori Elva’s

What’s this Lasked.

but a nice girl gave me this She turned

as one of

okay,” the girl

said,

was younger than me, eighteen at the most,

weaved together at her waist. She kind of looked like she wanted to

away.

“I’m Susie,” she said.

“I’m Elva. I’m three.