Samantha’s Pov
I was ready! Tonight, I would prove to the people of Silver Rose that I am fit to be their Luna and rule alongside my Luca. I gave myself one last glance in the mirror, taking in my beautifully flayed dress that reached my feet. The patterns spiraled down the dress and adorned the bodice. On my head hung my flower crown, decorated with lilies.
With one final smile at my reflection, I dashed out of the room. The party was outside but still within the castle walls. The royal palace was vast and grand, with a ten-acre maze and a large greenhouse as well. As I walked through the bubbling noises of laughter and gossip, my eyes searched for Luca.
My gaze immediately spotted Melissa, and I waved at her. She waved back. Melissa said something to her friends before leaving them and walking over to me with a smile.
“Hey! You look so good!” she complimented, and I smiled.
“Thank you! You don’t look bad yourself.” I ran my eyes over her knee-length flayed white gown with a long sca
