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“Anya Hart, one rabbit,” the hunt official muttered, jotting something down on his clipboard.
“Wait,” another contestant said, pointing at me, “Stella didn’t kill a rabbit. Is she eliminated?”
“Are you kidding?” Anya rounded on the woman. “She savedfrom being mauled by a rogue! She should be
crowned the Queen of the Hunt!”
“Queen of the Hunt?” | asked weakly.
“It's an honorary title,” the official explained. “For exceptional acts of bravery or skill during the hunt. Usually
reserved for whoever brings back the most prey, but...” He looked down at the dead rogue, then at my bloodied
form. “I think this qualifies.”
“No,” | said quickly. “Really, | don’t need any special recognition. | was just protecting my friend.”
But the other contestants were already picking up Anya’s chant. “Queen of the Hunt! Queen of the Hunt!”
Someone grabbed my good arm and hauledto my feet. Then suddenly | was being lifted up onto shoulders
and being carried out of the clearing.
“Wait-No-I don’t want-"
“Queen of the Hunt! Queen of the Hunt!”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMy protests were lost below the sound of the chanting. | groaned and tilted my head back, looking up at the
passing trees above.
Great. Just... great.
This was exactly the opposite of what I'd wanted. | was supposed to fail spectacularly, get eliminated in the first
round, and go back to my quiet life as Lucien’s nanny. But no. | couldn’t even have that.
When we reached the main grounds, the crowd that had gathered erupted into cheers. | could see Alexander
standing on the platform, and his green eyes went wide when he sawcovered in blood and dirt.
“Ladies and gentlemen,” the head official announced, “I present to you the Queen of the Hunt, Stella Night!”
More cheers. Alexander stepped forward and lookedup and down, taking in my torn clothes and the blood on
my arm and leg.
“Impressive,” he said, taking the crown of antlers from a nearby attendant. “Your selfless act of bravery has
earned you a place in the next round of the trial, regardless of your hunting success.”
“But I didn’t kill any prey-
“You killed something far more dangerous than a rabbit.” Alexander placed the crown on my head. “That takes
skill and courage. Exactly the qualities I'm looking for in a Luna.”
| opened my mouth to protest, but Alexander was already walking away. A moment later, a medic appeared to
tend to my wounds.
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A few hours later, as the sun was setting, they served dinner to the remaining contestants. The rabbits that had
been caught during the hunt were roasted on a spit and served alongside other delicious-looking dishes, but |
had no appetite. | was too busy pouting and ignoring Sophia’s look of utter hatred from across the way.
But during the meal, while everyone else was eating and socializing, | found the opportunity to leave my crown
on a table and slip away from the banquet unnoticed. | just wanted to go hto Lucien and spend the rest of
the night locked away where | could lick my wounds and wallow in peace.
The walk back to the main estate grounds along the small dirt road wasn’t far, but my injuries made it slow
going. | was about halfway there when | heard the sound of a car approaching behind me.
The car slowed down and pulled up beside me. The window rolled down, revealing Alexander behind the wheel.
“Where are you going?” he asked.
I didn’t stop walking. Or rather, limping. “Home,” | replied curtly.
“The banquet isn’t over.”
“I'm not really in a celebrating mood.”
Alexander studied my face for a moment. “Get in,” he said, reaching over and opening the passenger side door.”
I'll give you a ride.”
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