Pins, needles, and at least three mini heart attacks.
Now, one would think that Luca would be the one experiencing all of that, especially with the pressure of opening the dance floor.
But surprisingly, it couldn't be further from the truth.
Because it was actually Xavier, the Imperial Crown Prince, who was going through all of that. And all at once.
After all, how could he not when it was Luca who approached him with an elegant posture and shining eyes, asking,
"My lord, may I please have this dance?"
Luca stood before a seated wolf, formal to the last detail, one hand outstretched in invitation.
And Xavier's head most definitely rang.
Now, he did realize that because of Luca's bid, it wouldn't really matter if anyone else won with a higher amount; what would matter was that Luca would be able to dance with Xavier before having to dance with Cassian.
But the floored husband didn't particularly think that his wife meant "asking" literally, either.
