Chapter 32
The wedding day dawned warm, as though summer had decided to linger a bit longer in honor of my sister’s nuptials. I rose earlier than usual, earning a sleepy meow of protest from Trisk as the covers around her were dislodged, and pulled the curtains wide.
Sunlight lay over the deep green of the Darkwood, the trees moving in the breeze as though they were engaged in a slow, stately dance. In the center of the forest, the gateway waited. Anchored now, and even more securely as soon as Neeve and Kian said their vows.
“Lady Rose!” Sorche said as she stepped into my rooms carrying a breakfast tray. “You’re awake.”
“It’s a busy day.” With a smile of thanks, I took the mug of tea and a freshly baked bun from the tray.
My first task was to make sure all the flowers were still fres
