The Rule
As he stepped up to the platform, the priests raised their voices.
“We gather under heaven and before the eyes of man to witness the sealing of hearts. Before kings and subjects, before stars and fire, we bless this engagement.”
Two ceremonial rings, cradled on a velvet cushion, were brought forward by young pages. One was an antique golden band set with a small but clear emerald, carved with delicate symbols. The other was a slender band of rose gold, with an inset pearl, held in an eternal spiral.
Samarth took the ring first, his hands steady despite the trembling weight of the moment. Gently, he reached for her hand. She offered it. Her fingers were soft and cool, her eyes slightly wide.
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