His voice was calm yet compelling, carrying an almost reverent quality—as if he were declaring his love before the gods themselves. His breaths were shallow but steady, unbothered by the surrounding murmurs. His gaze fixed on hers, unyielding, catching hers as she tried to look away. Dhara met his eyes and felt an unexpected warmth. His demeanor had shifted; the shameless arrogance she despised now softened into the air of a sophisticated lover reunited with his beloved after years apart. Dhara could hardly look away. Her breathing caught in her throat, hesitant to return to normal.
At that moment, the temple priest emerged, hands folded respectfully before the royal family.
“Your Highness, the God grants his blessings to the new couple. May their love endure, and may their children carr
