The Auspicious time of the day had arrived.
Under the accompaniment of jubilant music, Zora slowly stepped out of Zora's Manor, surrounded by attendants.
The moment she lifted her gaze, she saw him.
Prince Kael sat tall upon a fine steed clad in red armor and robes. His usually made and gentle face was now illuminated by a dazzling smile, as radiant as the blazing sun, instantly drawing every gaze in the street toward him.
For a fleeting moment, Zora's heart stirred strangely.
For an instant, it felt less like a political marriage and more like being welcomed by the man she loved.
Prince Kael was equally dazed.
He had already imagined many times how his bride would look in red bridal attire.
Yet no image he had ever conjured came even close to what stood before him now.
Gone was the quiet elegance she wore on ordinary days. Today, she was breathtaking, alluring, every smile capable of drawing souls into its depths.
