Chapter 5

After Blood Oath Day, rumors exploded across the North.

Everyone was talking about how Selena Whitmore had dumped Adrian for the "crippled" Lucian. Some said I did it out of spite. Others placed bets that I'd regret it within a month.

I ignored all of it.

Edmund had already scheduled our Moon Goddess blessing ceremony for the next full moon.

A few days later, Lucian came to see me.

He sat in silence for a long time before finally speaking. "Selena, if you want to back out, I can talk to Grandfather."

I frowned. "Why would I back out?"

He…