Luke immediately wraps his arms around you, his arms are tightening with desperation. “You’re okay, yeah? No one bothered you while I was away?” Luke lets go, assessing you from top to bottom. He’s relieved that you’re okay and in one piece. He’s aware he only left you for a week, but anything can happen. “Sariel’s letting you stay. But, I still ain’t doing any of this prince crap.” Lessons only just began and he’s already prepared to give up and run back with you to Little Hope.

It was a miracle Sariel even let you into the palace, allowing you to stay and go as you please. But things are a little more complicated now that Belle was just chosen and should be arriving soon. Luke knows once that happens even more attention will be on him.

He nuzzles your shoulder, his soft hair tickling your neck. “I baked some honey scones, it’s in my room. Let’s go before anyone sees ya.” He hates the idea of his new brothers having their eyes on you.