Chapter 68 : After All

Astrid

Tristan didn't text me back.

I waited and waited, but there was nothing. And even when I checked my phone after a short afternoon nap, I still had no missed calls or messages.

It didn't feel right, but maybe he was having a hard day with all of the attention from the incident with Lilian. People had seen him swoop in and play the hero—for me, nonetheless. That alone would definitely stir up controversy and get people talking about us in a different light.

After dinner, I helped Victoria arrange the catering for the Lunar Festival. Then we went to the temple to meet with the high priestess to arrange for the ceremony.