Aria’s POV I glare at the diamond jewelry set. It sparkles as the light hits it, its luster refracting brilliantly and pulling in my attention. "It's beautiful," I whisper, my lips widening into a smile. With gentle hands, I place the necklace around my neck. It fits perfectly, sparkling under the light. Just beautiful. A wave of excitement surges through me, like a thousand butterflies all swarming up in my belly. With this gesture, my feelings for Lucien intensify. I return the necklace back into the box and put it away in my wardrobe. Excited to see everyone, I freshen up and hurry down for breakfast. I glare at Mum, dishing out instructions for the maids to carry out. She looks busy, so caught up with planning that she doesn’t notice me at first. "Mum," I say, shifting her focus

