#Chapter 182: Botched Rehearsal

“I want to apologize to you for how I acted before,” Annabelle says. With her head down, she also droops her shoulders, seeming for all the world like she might drop to her knees at any moment. He really doesn’t need that kind of dramatics, so he’s relieved when she continues to stand. “I let my wedding jitters get the best of me, and I overstepped in the worst possible way. I assure you, though I understand you have no reason to truly believe me, that this is not a reflection of my character. I know my place and my duties as Luna, and would never move to act against you in such a way in the future.” Caleb wants to dismiss her flatly. This apology is not enough. No apology would be. She has proven herself as someone who is not to be trusted. His refusal to disband the harem drove out her outrage this time, but who could know what might trigger it next? She’s not stable enough to handle the pressures this position would require from her. He recognizes the irony in this. He hasn