Chapter 58

Lucas

I can’t fucking believe it. All this time, I’ve had my suspicions about Aria’s parents, but after what Ethan just said? Hell no. The Moon Goddess must seriously hate my guts. Out of every girl in the damn universe, she had to pair me with Aria. And if she ever finds out the truth? Fuck, she’ll hate me. I’d bet my favorite hockey stick on it.

How the hell am I even supposed to face her? This is a clusterfuck of epic proportions. No wonder my dad practically foamed at the mouth at the thought of her being my mate. He probably knew the tea before I did. Now, I’ve got one choice, one shitty, gut-wrenching choice…let her go.

I take a deep breath, forcing a grin onto my face like everything is fine and dandy. She can’t suspect a damn thing.

Somehow, by some miracle, I survive the night without Aria catching on. Maybe her head’s full of other stuff, or maybe I’m just that good at acting. Either way, here I am the next day, sitting next to her in the caf