Chapter 55

Lukas

I adjusted my black tie as I stood in front of the mirror in my bathroom, my stomach a jumble of knots, my heart beating erratically in my chest.

It was a mixture of excited nerves because of my upcoming ceremony, and anxious nerves because of the impending attack from the royals.

I set all of my plans, and everything and everyone was in place for the ceremony and what would happen after.

I could only hope that nothing would go awry.

A soft knock came at my door, and then it cracked open.

“Lukie? Are you ready?” Bianca asked me, her eyelashes blinking.

I bit back my growl at the ridiculous nickname and gripped the edge of the counter tightly with my hands before I turned to look at her.

If I wasn’t already mated to the most stunning woman in the realm, then I’m sure I would have found Bianca beautiful. Well, that and the fact that she was a witch in disguise, and a potential spy for the king. I hadn’t missed how she’d looked right at the mark on June’s arm that linked her