When we were dismissed for the day, I hurried back to my room. I didn’t feel whole again until I pulled Elva into my arms for a hug. “What’s wrong, Mommy?” Elva asked. She had a way of making me feel like the most important person in the entire world. I was so grateful for that. It gave me the str

He motioned for the Queen, who stepped forward. “Maintaining diplomatic relations is one of the most essential rules for a Luna. Finding common ground with those often considered to be your enemies is a vital piece of this diplomacy.” “Thank you, Your Majesty,” Nathan said. The girls and I clapp

Elva wiped her nose with her sleeve. Her eyes fixed on me, she asked, “But what about Mommy?” “Oh, sweetie,” Piper said. “We’ve talked about this.” “You like her more than Mommy?” “I’m sorry,” Piper said to me. I shook my head. “No. I don’t like her more than your mom.” I looked at Piper a

“Don’t be coy, now, Your Majesty,” Terry said with an easy smile. “You should tell the girls that I will be helping to judge the Second Ball.” The King nodded. “It is as he says.” The candidates began to chatter. If Terry was to be a judge, then it would be beneficial to earn his good favor. Y

Charlotte and I scoured through some magazines, looking at design ideas for new gowns for the Second Ball. Since us candidates needed to conceal our true identities as part of the challenge, Elva and I couldn’t match this time. Therefore, every time we saw a cute kids’ costume, I showed Elva to se