For a few seconds, I could only stare at the chalice.Adrian's hand was wrapped around one side, while Selene's delicate fingers rested on the other. Their energy swirled together inside it, silver and white, until the entire vessel began glowing so brightly that I had to narrow my eyes.Then the ground beneath us trembled.A soft gasp passed through the crowd as the clouds above us slowly separated and the full moon finally emerged.Moonlight poured over the ceremonial grounds.The tiny floating lamps brightened in response, and the moonstones surrounding the altar came alive one after another. Silver light spread across the trees, the white stone, and the two figures standing together before the altar.Adrian and Selene.The sight was breathtaking.And somehow...that only made it hurt more.The ritual had worked.Not only worked, but succeeded beautifully.The Moon Goddess had accepted their combined energy without hesitation.Around me, voices slowly began rising.“That was incredi
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