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The Birthright Series Chapter 333
WHAT HAD BEEN A CHAOTIC mess of exotic gowns that ended up looking like the prom section of a second-hand clothing store had exploded, now looked like I'd walked into the most expensive clothing boutique.I stood with a hand to my breast, breaths coming in astonished gasps as I turned slowly.Gone were the heavy-duty exposed rails littered with an array of colours and fabrics, instead built against the outer walls were wide dark wardrobes interspersed by drawers and cubbies out of which peeked the numerous shoes my mother had possessed. I spotted narrow high cubbies with my favourite boots and squat long cubbies with the elaborate hats I hadn't been forced to wear (yet).With all the clothes tucked within the dark polished wood wardrobes, silver handles bright from the overhead lights with the connecting crystals, the room felt as big as it should. But not overwhelming. Weirdly enough, it almost felt relaxing. Several comfortable but elegant stools were scattered about the place.I
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KASSIE COLLECTED HER OWN GOWN from a rack and looked for a spot to change. Elena had ordered matching gowns for her, Sian, and Loi in their elemental colours. Simple twisted sheaths in silk, embroidered with designs suited to their elements, a split up the back so they could walk and graceful cowl necks. Nothing like Cat'sor really Ada'smasterpiece.Loi made a sound of amusement as the assistants clustered around Cat, who stood clad in red pants with a wire cage clipped over her hips. The servants needed to get the skirt over her head, but the size seemed to make it impossible yet didn't stop them trying a variety of angles. A gasp rang out when the skirt wrenched from their hands.Kassie looked for Elena, who stood just beyond the chaos, a tiny smile in place as she watched the skirt closely. The hum of the Sorceress' energy chimed out softly as she lifted the skirt higher over Cat, who stood with her arms high, posed as if about to dive. It lowered over her head, settling int
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SIAN BURST INTO LAUGHTER AT Cat's giggles, the wide-eyed expression of shock ridiculously comical with the striking make-up she wore.People rushed left and right around them, carrying all manner of items while Sian and Kassie gathered Cat's beautiful, but excessive, train up between them. With Loi holding Cat's hand, the four of them moved cautiously down the hallway then into the crushing space of the turret.'Geeze, I always thought there was lots of space in these,' Sian said to Kassie as they edged down the stairs.'Focus girls,' called Elena from behind, while Kassie nodded in agreement to Sian.With slow mincing steps they made it to the bottom of the turret, all breathing a sigh of relief.The sound of many voices crying out in excitement made Sian and Kassie twist, looking around in surprise.Held back by lines of Cavalry soldiers, all decked out in armour that had been polished to a dazzling shine, ecstatic denizens shouted out at the sight of Cat.'Your Majesty!''Co
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TRUE, IT WASN'T THE WEDDING I would have wished for. In some ways it was so, so much more.With my loved ones' close, and actual relatives walking me along the massive path of flower strewn carpet, my heart felt such a rush of emotions. The masses of ecstatic faces calling to me from behind the gilded rope that guarded my path, along with well-spaced out soldiers of the cavalry in gleaming armour, were something so foreign to behold. Yet their overwhelming joy, at the sight of me, at this historic day, at my dearest friends' walking with me, brought with it such exquisite elation that it took all my will to not cry in gratitude.Until that moment I hadn't fully realized just how much I could feel through my gift. Anger came naturally with fire, but so to, it seemed, did ecstasy.Elena had begged that I smile for this moment; physically it felt impossible not to. The muscles in my cheeks ached before I made it past the first few turns in the long path, but I still couldn't wipe the
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THE PLUSH CARPET SLOWED MY pace on the wide corner and it took a moment of concentrated effort to guide the skirt around. It made me awfully grateful for the mesh top, the lace coverings preserved all modesty and that mesh allowed the air currents Kassie coaxed to cool my skin.Keeping my shoulders square, I dipped an arm slightly to swing the hoop skirts around, a vivid image of Scarlett O'Hara swanning around Tara in her summer gown strong in my mind, making my lips tremble with laughter for a moment.The red carpet led the way up to the enormous gleaming white arches of the formal entrance to the castle, covering the stair case.Perched on the second step, two griffons rose from their seated positions. My eyes fixed on the wide spread, heavy-taloned paws that sunk silently into the deep carpet. Heart racing properly now, I lowered myself in a curtsey which in actuality meant bowing low on both knees in an almost Japanese manner. But as no one could see beneath the layers of skirt
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THE RINGING SILENCE MADE MY focus on the forged fire bird suddenly sound loud in my mind. With his eyes on mine, a strong smile spread.Making an elaborate bow, Alek bent on one knee before me, offering the diamond encrusted sword with both hands.As he did so, his own golden energy swelled out, a golden smoke within which something moved. An exclamation like a massive wave moved through the crowd behind me, starting from close and rolling back as the golden smoke gained the shape of a dragon. A dragon like none I'd seen yet. With a wing span equal to the phoenix I held in motion high above my head, the maned dragon coiled through the air before rearing back in front of my phoenix. Keeping the images strong in our minds, Alek and I appeared to lock eyes while in actuality we focused on making our two creatures first greet each other, then merge into a hybrid creature of red and gold. Almost nodding my head in time to the count Sian kept running for us, I made an elaborate show of
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I COULD HEAR THE HUM of the guests in the opened throne room and ballrooms. Kassie's energy hummed rather loud in my mind too, making me inwardly shake my head.Tiny, feisty, and horny. Constantly.I really needed to work on my shielding my mind better.'Can you bend your shoulders back a little, your Majesty?''Of course,' I exclaimed, mind back to the moment. Arching my back slightly, I pulled my shoulders back, allowing enough slack for Ada to zip my dress up.For this formal, private, ceremony Elena had ordered an entirely different gown. About as opposite as you could get really.A beautiful soft antique gold shade, Ada had woven the fabric in such a way that certain sections looked like satin, while others a sheer silk. With embroidered cut-outs this dress bordered on unintentionally scandalous, or so futuristic it deserved a place in a sci-fi convention. Again, not a gown I would have chosen, but certainly beautiful.The heavily embroidered under-dress had cut-outs that
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THE FEASTING AND CELEBRATING WENT on for hours. At some point during the incredible fireworks display, as we stood watching in the courtyard, I was fairly certain I could hear Audrey on the inner gate yelling in excitement.Always a contradiction, my girl loved fireworks but was terrified of the vacuum cleaner.At least she'll never be tormented by that again, I thought in amusement, leaning back against Alek, his arm around my waist as all manner of creatures appeared in the sky in starburst style. The fireworks weren't quite like what I was used to, with no explosion sound and they left no scent of gunpowder. I could only assume they weren't made with gunpowder, instead with some other chemical that acted in a similar way.That was until I noticed the row people standing against a wall, all watching the sky intently. They wore smocks of yellow and green leggings, not like any other uniforms I'd seen today.'Who're they?' I tipped my head back to look at Alek's face. He looked dow
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