C36 Fear of the truth

I was left frozen where I stood, the crowd jubilated, as everyone congratulated me. I forced a smile on my face as I smiled and greeted everyone with a fake smile pasted on my face.

I was so lost in greeting, that I didn't observe the hands that wrapped around my waist, I turned to find Lucas.

“My lady,” he said and he picked up my hands and kissed it.

“Lucas, why didn't you…