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.

the goddess brings a pair together there is no need

older woman. She

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

the mate pull isn’t the only way the goddess brings a

few moments, only broken when my father started

the capital by the end of the week,” my

at the idea of leaving. I knew

whisper, “I can tell

I am,” I murmured back, keeping my

fond smile softening her features. “My father will be joining us, by the way. He asked me to let

I wasn’t going to ask. I know how busy he is. Coming to any

getting married,” Elizabeth interrupted, her tone firm with affection. “You’re my friend. Of

words warmed my heart in a way I hadn’t expected.

friends, and to think of her father only as a king might be a mistake. He was, of course, the king, but he was also

dream, this shift from the original timeline. So much had changed. For example, my father was still healthy in this reality, a blessing

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