His Rejected Mate
When she opened it, she pulled out two sets of robes—one for me, deep charcoal with silver embroidery, and one of pure white and gold.
“For Ariana,” she murmured.
I reached for the fabric, running my fingers over the intricate patterns woven into it. A symbol of tradition, of power, of sacrifice.
“Wear this for the ceremony,” my mother instructed. “And Lucas… be careful.”
I nodded, but my mind was already set.
First, the ceremony.
Then, the Elders.
Sikat na Kabanata