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

Rod, who was standing at the forefront with a white and gold ribbon tied around his neck. Thus, the other young wives and

messages, many praised Carissa and Rafael's union as a match made in heaven, describing them as a perfect pair who were both so beautiful. A flood of compliments poured in at the same time, accompanied by excited squeals, all astonished by the couple's appearance that

Carissa was more adept at managing

for your blessings. Your kindness is deeply appreciated. Please drink a little more today. Lily, please distribute the blessing gifts so everyone can

to the brim with small blue and gold pouches, each containing pairs of

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

ladies from influential families, who

groom, he needed to greet

as he left, Lily sat down, rubbing her aching legs. It was a happy day,

needed to leave. With the groom gone, only female relatives could remain in the newlywed suite. Violet and Cynthia stayed behind,

as though they

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 many people more beautiful than