The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story novel Chapter 85

Chapter 0085 

“I don’t care what the King thinks of me,” Nicholas said. “I will see justice done.” 

“That’s incredibly noble of you, brother Julian rolled his eyes. “But I have a different scheme. It would provide the same result, with less mess.” 

Nicholas shook his head like he didn’t even want to hear him out. But I disagreed. We should hear every 

option before acting, especially if Nicholas’s plan would hurt him in the long run. 

“Please explain, Julian,” I said. 

Nicholas shot me a look, which I pointedly did not acknowledge. 

“If we call out the bullies directly, we could back them into a corner and make things worse. It would be 

so much simpler if we lifted up Piper instead. We could make her untouchable.” 

Nicholas thought a moment, then asked, “How?” 

I had the same question. 

Julian nodded toward the boar carcass that the wolves were protecting. 

Understanding crossed Nicholas’s face. I still wasn’t sure. 

“Very well,” Nicholas said. “We can try it. But if it fails, we will do it my way instead.” 

“Fair enough.” Julian shrugged. “But give me a couple days, anyway. I think I can work with this for a while, really lay it on thick.” 

“What are you talking about?” I asked. 

Julian winked at me. “You’ll see.” 

“Trust us,” Nicholas said. Then, after a quick scowling glance at his brother, amended, “Trust me.” 

Julian laughed. 

Nicholas wasn’t wrong. I wasn’t sure I could trust Julian. But Nicholas? Even with the misunderstanding of betrayal looming between us, I knew I could still trust him with my life. Elva’s too. 

That counted for something. A heck of a lot, actually 

“I trust you,” I told himn. 

His face didn’t change, but he seemed satisfied with the way he tapped my shin. 

“We have to get her back to the palace.” Julian waggled his eyebrows. “Maybe I could carry you, Piper.” 

“Absolutely not,” Nicholas said at once. 

I glanced between them. “I could try to walk…?” 

Nicholas shook his head. He turned so that his back was to me. “I will carry you.” 

With his guidance, I draped my arms over his shoulders, and he hoisted me up onto his back. He held my 

legs, giving me support. 

My cheeks burned a bit, especially after Julian gave me a knowing look. I couldn’t deny the position was nice though, pressing into the long expanse of Nicholas’s back. His strong hands pressing hard under my 

thighs. 

I desperately tried not to think too much about it. Nicholas was only doing this for my sake, to get me 

safely and swiftly back to the palace. Romance had nothing to do with it. 

That didn’t fully explain why he hadn’t wanted Julian to carry me instead, however. 

No, none of it mattered. I had to let those thoughts go. Nicholas no longer cared for me like he used to.