Today was one of those days where I had to step into the role of Luna and host. Liam’s business associate, Mr. Hudson, was visiting us at the palace with his wife.
I wore my favorite emerald silk dress, the one Liam once said made me look like royalty. Hair curled to perfection, soft makeup with a hint of boldness—I was ready to stand tall beside him as Luna. But nothing prepared me for her.
Mr. Hudson stepped out of the car looking exactly like I expected—powerful, formal, and sharp. But his wife?
She was glowing.
Her gown shimmered in the sun, every step she took demanding attention. She looked about my age, maybe younger, but something about her felt… calculated. And when her eyes landed on Liam—she didn't even blink. Like she had already chosen her next target.
She walked up, flas
