Not so sure anymore

"You are going to regret it, Lucas," Miss Zoya said.

Lucas looked at his sword and smiled.

He didn't need anyone to tell him how bad things could go tonight for him, but he was ready to do it for his princess, for the person who saved his life.

"I am ready," They all heard Elliana's voice, and Lucas looked up at the stairs, his gaze immediately dropping to the smile on her face.

She looked really enchanting in her attire. Prettier than when she was crying in that room.

"As a Duke's elder son, I should've attended the annual ball since the beginning, but I guess the goddess wanted me to attend like this," Lucas whispered to Miss Zoya, and the caretaker looked at the subordinate before humming.

There was a bond between them.