Chapter 87

Several weeks had passed since Lukas, with his seemingly magical persuasion skills, managed to win over everyone, including the initially apprehensive Ashley, to the idea of hosting a party. Even Ashley, who had been frantically stressing over throwing a party in her father's absence, finally succumbed to Lukas's two-hour speech on the importance of embracing one's teenage life.

As the day of the much-anticipated gathering arrived, the eclectic group, consisting of Lukas, Draven, Wulfric, Nash, Emily, and Thorian, congregated at Lukas's house. The atmosphere was charged with a mix of excitement and curiosity, and Ashley, harboring visions of an intimate affair, couldn't help but wonder about the scale of the event. "So, how many people are we inviting?" she inquired, a hint of concern in her voice.

In response to Ashley's query, Lukas, with an air of mystery, unveiled a lengthy list of potential guests. Ashley's eyes widened in disbelief as she gasped, "Oh my goodness, Lukas." The ext