Chapter 12 | My Mate

Lux

The dress I’m wearing is silk. I don’t know what color it is, but I’m told that it is supposed to match my eyes. According to Silas, that means it’s a shade of white with shimmers of other colors like blue or pink.

I play with the fabric nervously as I feel my mom do my hair and place a crown on my head, a reminder for the night of who I am. I haven’t told her about Silas and my feelings for him... it’s a secret that I’m sure will go with me to my grave.

I take a deep breath and can hear my mom talking about how pretty I look and how I’ll probably shock my mate if he’s here tonight. I nod along, but I’m only halfway listening. My stomach is in knots at the thought of meeting my mate.

My brother comes into my room, and I didn’t realize he asked everyone to leave until it’s only the two of us left in my room. He asks, “What’s going on, Lux?”

“Nothing, just nervous for the crowd, I guess.”

He huffs, “I know when you’re lying.”

I clench my eyes shut in frustration and ask, “What