Chapter 80

I straightened my shoulders as I got down from the podium with my head raised in pride. I glided through the stage and made my way straight to Richard. His eyes were watching me with intent, the sparkling orbs burning a hole through my skin. From afar, I could see his eyes were twinkling even in the bright sunlight, beaming with pride.

He gave me a little nod of approval as I approached him. "You did very well up there." His deep voice boomed through the mind link, messing with my thoughts for a while. His voice was distracting enough that I had to hold still for a while to recall what he said. I felt myself standing up straighter, in respect to the compliment; Kiayra was practically purring and drooling—I mean, when is she ever not?

"Indeed, you are fit to be the Luna; the way you were up there. You were taking charge and looking so dangerously beautiful doing so, dressed in all that leather. Richard Junior had no choice but to stand to attention." The corner of my mouth turned up;