Apphia
Nicholas looks handsome in an all-black ensemble that seems too tight on his body. His muscular body is shown off, and his hair is tousled as usual. My body heats up, and I blush again.
We leave the piano room immediately after Lily goes out. My apprehension is back; if Nicholas hadn't been holding my hand, I wouldn't have been able to go through this ceremony.
"Are you ready?" he asks as we reach the back of the castle, where the party is.
"As ready as I'll ever be," I exhale. Nicholas kisses my temple and wraps a protective arm around my waist.
We step into the garden, and I'm mesmerized by its beauty. It's like walking into a magical place decorated with shimmering lights and lanterns. The garden is filled with the city's elite and alpha individuals, all dressed in their f
