Lucy's POV

I arrived at the party hall, the music was still going on when I sneaked through the side door to prevent attracting attention. I went back to my seat where I saw a new member of the cliche.

Lisa.

“You're here!” She smiled.

“Yes,” I walked over and gave her a hug.

“I heard you went to see your mate?” She teased, grinning from ear to ear. I blushed red, then raised a serious face.

“Well, not what you think. I guess you're just afraid that I'll take your mate's attention from you but it's not so.”

She feigned laughter. Though we reconciled before leaving the palace to...