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~Brielle

Ren and I didn’t speak anymore until we reached our destination.

We reached the top of the hill, as it leveled off onto a beautiful landscaped area surrounded by a fence. Where we have ended up definitely looks like an event area, with a view at the far end, a significant manor in the middle and a formal lawn stretching out in front. We surely made the climb up the mountain for this.

Ren’s driver takes us down a smooth driveway before we park in front of the manor. Peeking out the window, I investigate the decorations. Blooming white flowers and silk like banners hanging from many surfaces.

“Is this a wedding?” I question, turning back around to Ren. “You didn’t take me to wedding, did you?”

Ren chuckles.

Weddings aren’t all that common. Only the wealthy partake in them to show off their bond with their mate in a lavish ceremony. I’ve never been to one. My parents never married either, and I never assumed I would have one, or even attend one.

“Calm down darling, it’s no