The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0017

His mouth near the microphone, Nicholas paused a moment as if thinking. Then he spoke.

“Miss Piper was chosen by the ceremony, and the royal family will honor that choice.”

He continued, “One of the many crises we face as a people is a low birthrate among werewolves. Any mother, especially one raising a child on her own, is to be commended.”

He paused, again gathering his thoughts. The way he spoke was purposeful and careful, each word carefully considered.

“Piper represents the cultural progression of our kingdom. We, collectively, have moved beyond the era of allowing only young maidens to be Luna. Now, any woman can have her chance.”

A few claps sounded in the audience, before the reporter spoke up again. “In addition to being a single

mother, isn’t Piper also a non–werewolf?”

“Neither non–werewolves nor single mothers will face discrimination by this royal family,” Nicholas said,

faster to respond than he had been before.

My heart pounded. That sounded like a defense of me. I forced that feeling down. No, he was defending.

his family from potential ridicule, not me.

“And what would you say to the dissenters?” the reporter asked Some of the others began to insist he sit down. He’d already asked his fair share of questions. But the report continued to stand, unyielding.

in us and the strength of this kingdom. Change is not a

finished with his

sounded. Many of

awe. He’d clearly had his reservations about me, but his

realized. Raised to be the

Raised to be King.

was selected. The rest of the questions were simpler,

did most

No one mentioned me.

the political strength of the different packs influence the

choices at all?*

in. “The merits of

say. The King quickly cut him

the selection process will be broadcasted live,

girl. The princes will follow

make the correct choices.”

the reporter silenced,

ended

royal family returned inside

room, one of my maids

on television,” she said.

started talking, possibly

brands of clothes.