Mark by Destiny.
She lowered her eyes, unable to bear the weight of that radiant presence.
Up on the dais, Beta Rexor stood tall, his chest swelling with pride, his eyes wet. For all the secrets, all the uncertainties of her birth, Liora was still his daughter in heart and soul, and to see her honored this way was to see every sacrifice redeemed. He lifted his chin high, daring anyone—anyone—to say she did not belong here.