Ravynna’s POVA smile filled my face and as I did, it was almost as though whatever tension I had sensed left the room. I could see the warmth and respect in their eyes.It caught me off guard.Luna Elara stood at the center, where I was guessing I was supposed to meet her… The moment my eyes met hers, they softened instantly and then slowly filled with tears.She moved toward me before I could, her hands reaching for mine, “You’ve done so much already,” she whispered,“More than we could have hoped for.”I swallowed… pushing back the tears that threatened to spill.“I’m only doing what I should… I haven’t done enough.”Holding me in her arms, she guided me to where she had been sitting.And the ceremony began.One by one, the women approached, each carrying hand-woven flowers and honey cakes.As they came, they greeted me with smiles and then blessings.With each offering, something inside me shifted.I hadn’t expected this… hadn’t expected them to accept me so… fully and easily eve
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