Chapter 17
“You look absolutely beautiful,” said Coreena, smoothing down Cherry’s veil.
“I still can’t believe this at all,” answered Cherry, looking in disbelief at her reflection. “It’s like a fairy tale.”
Coreena laughed.
“I thought the same about my mating ceremony. And I still think it.”
“It’s a shame I couldn’t be at your ceremony,” sighed Cherry.
Coreena giggled.
“I’m afraid I must make a confession.”
“A confession?”
“Yes. You know … at my mating celebration … Merlon came to me on the terrace when I was getting some fresh air. He told me about you and that you had run away from him. He was in such despair because he loves you so much. That’s why I advised him to abduct you. I’m therefore also to blame for him bringing you here. I thought it would be a good idea. Perhaps it
