Chapter 0229

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The rehearsal dinner wasn’t a grand event–just an intimate gathering of those directly involved in the ceremony. Our families were here, along with August, Elizabeth, Andrew, and the priestess who would officiate the wedding.

“It’s good of you to join us,” Diana said with a teasing smile.

“I’m sorry to have caused any concern,” I replied. “I didn’t sleep well.”

Alexander pulled a chair out for me and I sat, facing Diana. Alexander sat beside me.

“That’s very understandable,” Elizabeth said. “Even without the excitement of last night, you’re going to be married tomorrow! It’s only natural your mind would be restless.”

“Yes, of course,” Alexander agreed. “After tomorrow, things will begin to settle down.”

“It all seems so fast,” Diana said, sipping her wine with a look of disbelief on her face.

“That’s how these things go sometimes,” my mother replied.

pair together there is no need to

turned to her. She was a white haired, beautiful older woman. She

you’re mistaken,” I said softly. “We aren’t

head curiously, then shrugged. “Sometimes the mate pull isn’t the only

the room for a few moments, only

things moved to the capital by the end of the week,” my

at the idea of leaving. I knew that I wasn’t losing my parents, but the distance would be

“I

am,” I murmured back, keeping my voice low. But I’m also

smile softening her features. “My father will be joining us,

had hoped he might make it, but I wasn’t going to ask. I know how busy he is. Coming to any wedding is a big deal and he already

not just anyone getting married,” Elizabeth interrupted, her tone firm with affection. “You’re my friend. Of

I could only stare at her. The sincerity in her words warmed my heart in a way I hadn’t expected.

might be a mistake. He was, of course, the king, but he was also my best friend’s father.

the original timeline. So much had changed. For example, my father was

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