Sacrificed to the Dragon Prince
As my sister wraps the ends of our ribbons together, taking care to tie them securely, my mother speaks in the language of the stars, singing our story, declaring our names and our truth to the sky.
As she speaks the final chant, my brother unlaces us, our fingers still joined. Orion and Ursa each take one, as it is customary to give these ribbons to someone who might use them in the future.
At this moment, Tritus hands me the gift I had asked him to keep safe for me as we made our procession. A crown made of crystal and onyx with smaller stones of carnelian and jade. Placing it gently upon her head, I bestow her with the title of princess. My princess.
Bab Populer