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Chapter 23 – The Gathering Storm

Author: Ochanya C.
last update publish date: 2026-03-27 18:20:12

The palace buzzed with frantic activity as the full moon ceremony drew closer.

Servants worked day and night to transform the great hall. New banners in silver and deep blue hung from the high ceilings. Fresh pine and night-blooming jasmine were woven into garlands along the walls, a deliberate nod to Caelan’s awakened scent. The ceremonial platform was raised and draped in black velvet trimmed with silver thread.

Caelan stood on the platform during the final rehearsal, dressed in the completed
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