Chapter 138

"Where to?"

"Into the Grand Duke's arms…"

"Oh, honestly. Just hold on a little longer. You'll be seeing him the moment you walk into the hall anyway."

Hanna gently smoothed out the hem of my dress. Each time the lace edge rippled and spread, it caught the light and sparkled.

"And you're not supposed to let the groom see the bride before the ceremony!"

"Kael and I don't care about that kind of thing."

"Still, it's not allowed. Besides, His Grace is far busier right now, greeting all those nobles and guests."

"I should go rescue him, like some kind of prince."

"I think he'd actually like that."

"Right?"

I had no idea why something like this had me this nervous. I hadn't expected it of myself either. Even last night, I'd answered my family and the Grand Duke so confidently, telling them not to worry.

"Is it because the…