Chapter 138: "Sacred Claims and Hidden Life"
(Grace's POV)
After the kiss, I went back to the hall. The soft hum of the celebration lingered in the air as I stepped deeper into the grand ballroom. The lodge’s ceiling was impossibly high, lined with glowing crystal chandeliers. Their light danced across the polished floors and shimmered faintly on the mirror-like lake just outside.
But all of that was nothing compared to the main spectacle.
The towering moon-blessed crystal stood in the center of the hall. It radiated an ethereal glow, sending shimmering beams into the air. The light refracted in every direction, creating a cascade of colors. It wasn’t just a display; it was alive. It moved like stardust caught in the wind, glittering and falling in waves.
My breath hitched. The s
