Chapter 139. Wedding Prelude

“It’s just business as usual. Don’t over think it, Natalia,” Lucien said casually as he took my hand in his and kissed its back gently.

Lucien’s reaction saddens me. What did he have to go through to be so resigned that his wedding is nothing but business as usual? Right, to Lucien this wedding was nothing more than a business deal that the Elders signed him up for. For some reason, I felt anxious and more worried about this whole affair than Lucien was. Perhaps because this wasn’t his first marriage of convenience, but Lucien was really treating it like a stroll in the park.

“Don’t worry for my sake. To me, this ceremony is like a business meeting except that I’m in a tuxedo instead of a regular suit. Head up and smile. I’ll wait to see beautiful photos of you,” Lucien comforted me when I was silent.

“Ok…please…be careful,” I said quietly.

Lucien pulled me up from my seat before hugging me tightly. In that moment, I believed that I felt and shared his pain