ADELE The sun rays found its way into the room and it shines directly on my face, prompting me to wake up from my sleep. I wasn't ready to wake up yet so I touched Nicholas's side of the bed, hoping to feel am touch him. However, my hand was welcomed by emptiness and a cold bedsheet— making me realize that Nicholas had already gotten out of bed. I stood up slowly, I was almost disappointed in myself for not waking up the same time he did. I was just about to get up from the bed when I heard light taps on the door and then the maidens walked in. They were all holding similar baskets that contained different materials. "Good morning, ma'am" They greeted me briefly. From that, realization dawned on me that it was the day of the mating ceremony. One of the biggest celebration to be hel

