#Chapter 63: Controlling the Narrative

Nicholas and I sat in a pair of chairs in front of a camera. Behind the camera, a producer stood ready to ask us questions. But first, we needed to finish our statement. “Piper and I ended our relationship three years ago, when Piper dropped out from the academy. It was entirely coincidental that she was selected and brought here to participate in the Luna Choosing Game,” Nicholas said. He glanced at me. It was my turn to pick up the pre-written speech. “We have been careful not to allow our past to interfere with the selection whatsoever. In fact, most of our time here at the palace has been spent apart.” I had originally mentioned about how I had gone on two dates with Julian, but Nicholas had made me cut it. “But it would help sell our case,” I’d said. “If the world thinks I’m more into Julian…” “Being into Julian would not earn anyone any favors,” he’d replied, stern, and had refused to speak more about it. “I won’t be swayed.” He was always so touchy about Julian that I dec