Ophelia's POVFor several long moments after Morris and Morgana left the ceremony hall, no one spoke.Only minutes earlier, the hall had been filled with celebration now an uneasy silence settled over every corner of the hall. I slowly let out the breath I had been holding, as the High Priest stepped forward once more. His calm expression never changed as he looked around the hall."Today is Christmas, a day the Moon Goddess has blessed with hope, peace, and new beginnings. Let us not allow bitterness to overshadow the blessing we have all gathered here to witness."The tension that had settled over the guests slowly began to disappear. The Council members straightened on their seats, and the visiting Alphas quietly resumed their conversations. Before long, the musicians lifted their instruments again, filling the hall with soft Christmas melodies.Servants moved gracefully between the tables with silver trays filled with roasted meats, warm bread, pastries, fresh fruit, and sparklin
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