Iris:
I stepped into the royal garden with my mother beside me. People filled every space, dressed in light colors.
Alphas chatted while lunas admired Lara's fate. They gushed over her. Some even said she must have been born lucky to be marrying Kash.
If only they knew there had once been someone else who was considered lucky too. Or maybe marrying Kash was not luck at all, because no one ever knew when he would leave.
My mother gently touched my elbow to draw my attention, her eyes guiding me toward the size and care put into the venue. She stayed close to me, her arm brushing mine every few seconds.
My children ran ahead, their laughter filling the air. Luca stayed close behind them, his eyes never leaving their movements.
Every so often, he checked his phone, likely reading my mother's messages telling him when to take them away. Still, he was careful not to draw attention.
