KAIA'S POV.
We reached the ceremony grounds shortly after. We stepped into the clearing, and I had to admit—it looked beautiful. The area was already glowing with lanterns, fairy lights, and flower petals. Everyone was dressed in their finest. Music played softly in the background, and the scent of roses and fresh grass filled the air. Everyone looked dressed to impress, and the atmosphere practically hummed with excitement.
I stepped out of the car, frowning when one of my heels got stuck in the dirt. Who's wonderful idea was this again?
“This is gonna be a long night,” I whispered to myself as I pulled my heel out with more force than was necessary.
I couldn’t help but feel out of place. I had a million other things I needed to do, and standing in a pretty dress making small talk was
