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Ch. 125

Author: Cara Anderson
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Sage

"Hold still," Helena commands gently, adjusting the ceremonial silver circlet nestled in my hair. "The ancient symbols must align precisely."

My reflection stares back from the ornate mirror – a stranger dressed in traditional Luna garments with distinctly non-traditional modifications. The gown follows royal protocol in its elegant silver-white fabric, but embroidered healing symbols edge the sleeves and neckline, acknowledging the heritage I once had to hide.

"Nervous?" Iris asks, arranging the ceremonial cloak around my shoulders. Through the open bond, I know Alaric senses my anxiety despite our agreement to maintain mental distance until the ceremony.

"Is it that obvious?" My hands smooth non-existent wrinkles from the dress.

"Only to those who know you well." Helena's fingers work with practiced precision, securing ancient silver pins. "I felt the same before my marking ceremony."

That gives me pause. The composed, elegant queen I've come to know seems incapable of such unce
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