(Author's Note: It's the end of intermission! From here on out, the story progresses in the current timeline. The dates and time are still in place until Jo's birthday. Don't miss the countdown!)
Axel, Variku, Tartu.
Saturday, 3rd of August, 2024.
1:30 PM
Josie's POV
After my declaration, lady Piia had taken me in hand and waltzed out of Axel. To be more specific, we rode the elevator down to the reception, and instead of going outside, we went deeper into the building. A few meters after the reception was a garden. I blinked twice, and yep, there was a goddamn garden rigth in the middle of the building. The epicenter of the garden was not the array of green, vibrant yellow and pink flowers I couldn’t hope to name -well, I think I saw a rose in there, but I’m not sure- but a large, dark mahogany tree with a very round base. And for some reason, I was certain that-
"Why are we going into the tree?" I asked with trepidation when Lady Piia headed not around, but directly towards the t
