Chapter 86
Evelyn’s POV
Everyone has been busy with preparations for the midsummer celebration – organizing events, decorating, and more. After hours upon hours of work, the day has finally arrived.
The festival is scheduled to start midday and run into the night. From what I understand, the whole entire town is expected to be there. Therefore, I’ve been urged to look and act my best.
Being presentable as Luna is important, so I take my time getting ready so I can properly look the part. I’m thankful that a special dress was sent to me for the day. It’s the color of beautiful blue hydrangeas – a flower beloved by the town.
Once I’m finished getting ready, I go to the front of the house and am let outside by the wolves guarding the door. They’re different men from the ones who are normally there, which I wonder if is purposeful.
I save that thought for another time as I step out and find Kane standing on the porch. He’s discussing something with his Beta, Henri, but falls quiet as he looks back to see who has stepped out. As our eyes meet, his gaze quickly flashes down my body and then back up.
“Acceptable?” I ask him.
He stares at me for a moment and then nods. “Yes.” Meanwhile, Henri snorts beside him. Not out of distaste for me, though. He seems to find something comical.
Still, Kane dismisses him before he leads me down to the awaiting car. Just like last time, he opens my door and lets me in first. Once he slides in the other side, the driver promptly drives off.
I’m glad it’s only us riding together to the festival. I was worried we’d be taking a limo or something in order to fit his entourage. Instead, Kane opted for a car meant only for me, him, and the driver. Although, a partition is pulled up so the driver can’t see or hear us.
“You ready for this?” Kane asks after a few minutes of silence.
“You mean – am I ready to be on my best behavior?” I ask him.
To my surprise, his lip twitches as it had before. As if fitting the urge to smile.
“Yeah, I guess that’s what I mean,” he replies.
“Don’t worry,” I say. “I’ll behave.”
This seems to satisfy him and we again fall into silence. After a mere ten minutes, we arrive at the center of the town where it looks like the celebration has just started. Like before, Kane gets out first and comes around to open my door.
As I step out, bystanders have already noticed our presence and call out to greet Kane. They even extend a warm welcome my way, which surprises me. Still, I offer a smile and wave back.
I nearly jump as Kane’s hand suddenly slides into mine, but somehow keep my calm. I let him lead me toward the first section of booths set up, his palm warm against mine.
As we approach the booths, townspeople again greet us happily and I place a smile back on my face. I’m kind and cordial as I thank them for serving our town so well and admire their goods.
“You are too kind, Luna,” one older woman says to me, her eyes shining as she smiles. “I’m so glad we are finally
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I’m surprised by this, but don’t let my smile fall. Kane knows how to slip in and thank someone for me when I’m at a loss for words, which I’m oddly thankful for.
“You’re doing well,” Kane tells me as we continue down the street, delicious smells floating all around us.
“Are you surprised?” I ask him, semi teasing.
“Perhaps,” he replies. “More relieved.”
I suppose I can understand that. After all, I have proven that I’m not afraid to make a scene. However, I’m trying to get these people to like me, maybe even accept me.
I can tell some of them are weary, hesitant. They eye me cautiously as I walk alongside Kane, but I’ve been able to ease some of them.
“My mother used to throw festivals like this,” I say, the words seeming to escape me. I’m surprised I just let them slip out.
“Your father doesn’t?” Kane asks softly, casually. As if he knows to be a little more gentle with this topic. I’m not sure how to feel about it.
But I’m glad that I don’t feel panicked that I just spoke about my mother. In fact, it felt a little too easy to just say to him. Again, something I feel indifferent about.
“No. He stopped all events and celebrations like this after my mother died,” I say, the words again coming out with ease. “I suppose he feels like they’re a waste of time.”
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