"When I was informed that Father finalized the engagement, I thought it was natural. Since I had no desire to let you go the moment I knew I fell in love with you."
Julian took hold of Luna's hand without breaking eye contact, and she could only return his gaze despite the bewilderment she felt.
"But I have completely disregarded that this is still a special event on its own."
Luna blinked and looked down as she felt something being slipped onto her ring finger.
"Our wedding will happen later than Genevieve and Aaron's, so…"
He knelt in front of her.
"Even though the decision was already made and you are already in the process of training for your role as my queen, I will still ask you this… will you marry me?"
She looked down at the ring.
It featured a polished, round moonstone as its centerpiece, its surface capturing a soft, ethereal glow that shifted with the light.