Once Sir Azoth finished relaying the decree of the Moon Mother, he wished the ladies luck before he left everyone to their celebrations. And thus, the final day of the Mating Ceremony began.
Macy, Khione and their guardians were directed by a Cerberus to take a seat on the chairs that were closest to the stage. Sumeira was left in the middle of the stage so that she could begin the performance she had prepared the moment the prince gave his signal.
Khione sat with a heavy heart, feeling dreadful and restless. There was less than an hour left until the moment that would define her entire future would come. Before the previous night, she had been absolutely confident. She had no doubt that by the end of the day, she would announced as the Prince's consort. Yet now, what she had in mind c
