The list of Alpha daughters was ready. Duncan had instructed Lord Fredrick to spread the rumor among the people. That way, it would reduce the uproar within the kingdom.
“Does she know?” Lucas asked, his eyes swirling with light excitement.
“Not yet,” Duncan replied, removing his training attire.
Arianna’s hurt expression and words were branded in his heart. He couldn't even focus during today’s meeting.
“You don’t look thrilled. Is something bothering you?”
Duncan sighed. “You’ve been on me all day. What about you? When are you planning to open that cold heart of yours to another woman?”
A shadow fell across Lucas’s face. “I don’t think I can.”
“You can't keep being like this. If I’m to take a step, then so should you.”
Lucas scoffed. “Then perhaps I should choose among the Alpha’
