Lily’s POV
One Year Later
It’s been one whole year since Kai and I had our wedding and marking ceremony. I can’t believe how fast time has flown. It has truly been the best, most beautiful year of our lives. Our twins, Varian and Miriella, are already a year old and they’re the sweetest little angels I’ve ever known. Every day with them is a blessing, even when they wake us up in the middle of the night with their loud cries or when they smear food all over their cute little faces. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Today was Mer’s baby shower and I was so excited. She and Rhys were expecting their first baby—a little girl. I couldn’t wait to meet her when she finally arrived. Mer had found out she was pregnant a few weeks after their own marking ceremony, which was six months ago. I had cried so much at their ceremony. It made me remember mine and how far we had all come.
This morning, Kai and I were in the nursery, getting the twins ready. I picked out the softest blue shirt for Vari
