Chapter 76
Violet
Before I knew it, the day of the Luna ceremony had arrived and the entire Midnight Park hotel was alive with energy. Guests from across the nation, and even a few international figures, poured into the grand venue. It was an opulent spectacle–lavish floral arrangements in deep Midnight blues, Darkmoon’s vibrant violet, and silvers adorned every corner, the air rich with the hum of chatter and the clink of champagne glasses.
From the bridal suite on the top floor, I stood at the window, looking down at the bustling entrance below. The gleaming cars, the elegant guests stepping out, the flashes of cameras–it was everything Theodore wanted, but I couldn’t shake the unease that clawed at me. My fingers toyed with the edge of the silk robe I wore as I watched the scene unfold below.
The last time I’d been in this hotel haunted me.
I tried to push away the memory. I’d already wasted too much energy on that pain. Today was meant to be a celebration of my victory and fulfilling the terms of my agreement with Theodore. Still, the silence from Lucas since the court ruling had my nerves on edge. He wasn’t the type to slink away quietly. No, Lucas was plotting something; I could feel it in my bones. The question was, what? And when would he strike?
A knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts. I turned to see Kincaid step inside
“Everything is proceeding smoothly.”
I nodded, letting out a breath. “Good.”
“You alright?”
I nodded. “I’m good.”
He tilted his head, clearly unconvinced but choosing not to press. He left as quietly as he’d come, leaving me alone with my thoughts again.
Good wasn’t the word I’d use, though. I couldn’t deny that Theodore had put an immense amount of effort into this ceremony, ensuring it would be flawless. But even that perfection didn’t ease the tightness in my chest.
With a sigh, I moved away from the window and began to prepare. I started with my hair. The curling iron was still heating up when a knock at the door drew my attention. Before I could respond, the door opened, and Helena swept in, followed closely by Lily and Helena’s young daughter, Charlotte, who was practically bouncing with excitement, dressed in the picture–perfect dress for a flower girl.
“I hope you didn’t intend to curl your own hair!” Helena exclaimed. “Absolutely not! Be glad I convinced Alpha Nightshade not to hire you a styling team!”
I grimaced. “Thank you for that.”
“Nervous?” I shook my head. Helena arched a brow as she stepped closer, her sharp eyes scanning me. “Hmm. That face says otherwise..”
Lily scoffed. “Nervous and distracting herself by plotting her next move for Midnight.”
I smirked at that, though the truth of it sat uncomfortably close. “You know me too well.”
“None of that!” Helena cried. “It’s your wedding day! Distract yourself with this.” She gestured toward her daughter, who twirled in a puff of silver and blue tulle. “Cuteness.”
“Miss Violet!” Charlotte exclaimed, spinning to a stop in front of me. “Do you think we got enough petals? I don’t want to run out! Oh–what if they’re the wrong colors? What if no one likes them?”
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I crouched down to her level, offering a sinile I didn’t have to force. “They’ll love them, Charlotte. I love them, and you’re going to steal the whole show.”
She beamed, and Helena pinched her cheek affectionately before glancing toward the mirror.
“Hopefully not. Her father is already gruff and overprotective.” She chuckled. “Now, let’s get you looking like Luna you are.”
I turned back to the mirror and touched as Helena started to fiddle with the curling iron. I wasn’t surprised that she knew how to use a magical one, and was a bit grateful that she was here. Lily had always worn her hair too short to do much more than brush, but she was great with makeup.
Lily hauled a small makeup kit onto the table, and I smiled,
She hadn’t been around to do my makeup when I married Lucas… part of me was grateful that the memory would never be tarnished for either of us. I relaxed, letting the two women move around me like a practiced team. they got me into the dress easily. Lily adjusted the gown’s intricate lace at my shoulders while Helena fussed over the sparkling veil that draped lightly down my back over the immaculate spirals she’d coaxed my hair into.
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