Athena’s words kept ringing in her mate's ears.
“She meant it, didn't she?” Mars whispers to his mate. The music playing in the background. The ballroom is filled to the maximum and it's clear that everyone is having fun.
Lucien turns to his mate after the last person to congratulate him is out of earshot.
“I should be the one asking you that.” he chuckles and kisses Mars’ forehead.
Per his mother’s words, they indeed were having a ball. It's been a few hours since it started and Lucien is already too tired of the many people who have come to congratulate him for finding his mates and what he did. It's not that the prince isn't grateful for his people’s love, he just wants to get this over with so that he can be with his mates.
“I'm a little nervous.” Mars cackles nervously. He knew
