The Ferastos Kingdom buzzed with excitement. Every corner of the empire seemed to hum with the news of the Crown Prince’s engagement. Market stalls overflowed with goods, tailors were busy crafting elaborate dresses, and musicians practiced tirelessly for the grand celebrations. The announcement of Prince Luke Ferastos’s engagement to Lucia, a commoner, had taken everyone by surprise, and yet it had quickly become the most anticipated event of the century.
The streets of the capital city were alive with chatter, and the palace itself was a hive of activity. Servants hurried about with purpose, preparing for what was sure to be a monumental event. Despite the kingdom’s long history of noble marriages, there was something uniquely captivating about the union of Prince Luke and a woman who h
