Adrian's P. O. V

The only reaction I could see was pure undeniable shock, not just from Samantha's face, but from that of every single person present at the banquet hall.

That was the same look I had the moment I realized just how far the Lunar Council were willing to go just to destroy my life, but thank goodness their plans backfired, and they ended up getting a taste of their own medicine.

“What is the meaning of this nonsense?” Rowan was the first to speak, as usual.

“Don't worry yourself too much, father, I can explain,” I said.

“Well, go on," he said impatiently.

“I believe everyone present...