I sighed, staying there for a few moments to compose myself before I slipped into the party.

The banquet was exactly what I expected: grand and opulent, filled with finely dressed guests. The smell of decadent food made my mouth water, and waiters passed by with trays of champagne.

I reached out to take a flute of champagne without thinking, and the server slapped my hand away.

“What are you doing?” he hissed. “Drinks are for guests only.”

Right. “Sorry,” I muttered. The waiter was already gone.

I stood there briefly, unsure of what to do now that I couldn’t eat, drink, or even mingle at the party. It was strange, having gone from being the Luna–the center of attention–to invisible like this.

It was oddly calming, though, knowing that there wasn’t really any pressure for me to behave a certain way. I

didn’t have to pretend to laugh at people’s jokes or play the perfect host or participate in games of social

manipulation.

I just wandered, listening in on conversations. No one noticed me, so I heard

was secretly pregnant (and, shocker, it wasn’t

I overheard a

announce it soon,” Sophia was saying. “It should come out any day now. Maybe even

announcement? What kind?


moved a little

Sophia said, holding out her

Who the hell

at me not to, I picked up a nearby

didn’t even look at me.

to boost his image,” she went on. “But really, only the best of the best will make it to the final round. And between you and me… He really plans to pick

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