Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 332

Once the white veil was lifted, the matchmaker promptly removed it.

The couple's eyes met, and each saw a breathtaking beauty in the other. In that moment, both held their breath.

Rafael's heart raced faster. He couldn't tear his gaze away from his bride's face. She was the most beautiful person he had ever seen-like a fairy hidden beneath a rose tree.

Carissa gazed at Rafael with bright eyes, noting that he looked even more handsome than before. The griffin patterns on his ceremonial robes showed his high status. The usual coldness in his noble presence was absent, with only warmth and tenderness present in his eyes. Standing tall and graceful, he seemed like a divine being.

Both of them blushed and remained transfixed, reluctant to break eye contact.

Some things were wondrous-they both felt it in that shared gaze.

The matchmaker spoke up, "Your Highnesses, the ladies outside are here to receive their blessing gifts and share in your joy."

supposed to drink the ceremonial wine first? Before she could

Bun, and even Rod, who was standing at the forefront with a white and gold ribbon tied

a match made in heaven, describing them as a perfect pair who were both so beautiful. A flood of compliments poured

Carissa was more adept at managing the

curtsied. "Thank you, all, for your blessings. Your kindness is deeply appreciated. Please drink a little more today. Lily, please distribute the blessing gifts

bag, filled to the brim with small blue and gold pouches, each containing

items, which filled the entire side hall and even extended into the corridor.

enter were the young daughters and ladies from influential families, who left after receiving their share of the joyous

long. As the groom, he needed to greet

her aching legs. It was

leave. With the groom gone, only female relatives could remain in the newlywed suite. Violet and Cynthia stayed behind, while Carissa's

Everett were behaving today, it seemed as though

you look so beautiful today," Violet said, cupping Carissa's face, her eyes sparkling with admiration. "How do you manage to be so stunning? If someone else had your looks, I'd have to scratch her face. Cynthia laughed and commented, "There are