Chapter 56
The Procession Through Silvermoon Hailey The doors of my chamber opened. For a moment, I couldn't move. The corridor beyond had transformed. Moonflowers lined the walls. Silver lanterns floated gently in the air. Ancient runes glowed softly beneath the polished stone floor. Everything felt dreamlike. Almost unreal. The servant waiting outside bowed deeply. "My Queen." I still wasn't used to hearing those words. I wasn't sure I ever would be. Lila immediately slipped her arm through mine. A silent show of support. A reminder. I wasn't facing this alone. "Ready?" she asked softly. I took a slow breath. No. Not even slightly. But maybe that was okay. Maybe nobody was ever truly ready for moments that changed their lives. I smiled anyway. "As I'll ever be." The servan
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