“The coronation is tomorrow,” Lucas once again stands in front of the mirror in his uniform. He has been wearing his uniform a lot more lately while he takes care of business. He looks handsome, still sad but stronger today. “There’s so much I need to do before then.”

“Are you ready?” I ask softly, knowing his emotions are strong. Lucas huffs and looks at me in the mirror with an annoyed look.

“I just said there’s a lot to do,” Lucas states and then he returns ...