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**Estelle's POV**

I didn't want to look cheap so I asked Alpha Cedric why he took me to see the moon on the palace bridge.

Then the answer surprised me. "Of course, so we can spend time together."

I gaped when I heard it and almost even had a hard time believing that my ears didn't have a problem. What did he say? He said he wanted to spend time with me.

My brain hadn't even finished processing when he already pulled my hand to go to that bridge. It was located behind the palace. We had to pass through a large patch of land and a fruit and flower garden. The crops would be sold to meet the consumption and military budgets.

He still smiled even now, stopping in the middle of the bridge, and standing beside me. He let go of my hand and now looked up at the sky.

I must have thought I was dreaming. Or was it?

“You don't see? The moon is very beautiful. Soon it will be a full moon. A party will be held soon.”

His words woke me up. I remembered the letter Maya sent me. She said that I shoul