Chapter 99

Ariezel

It had only been a few days, but it felt like this event was one worth waiting for.

As promised, the public Mating Ceremony between Alys and Ambrose was finally here.

Harriet had taken me shopping -Wearing new clothes for this ceremony is a must. Although Alys couldn't join us, the moment was far from lonely. In the end I had gotten a simple black dress with sleeves. It was a simpler dress than Harriet preferred, but I loved it all the same. It was something that was my choice.

Choice…

I remembered everything the High priestess had told me all those days ago. Then, unable to make a choice, I had told her my one honest truth.

Flashback

“I don't know."

I looked up to her. Her smile was gone and I was faced with a peaceful neutral expression. She watched me patiently, and with the feeling of comfort I looked down.

“Do not worry, child."

I looked up in surprise to meet her eyes. Even with their innate unnatural nature I wasn't frightened at all.

“In time. Everything will come to