Of course, the sight of Elion's other beautiful women within the congregation drew many gazes.
Perhaps news of their identities had already begun to spread over the last day or so, and if those here were offended by the idea of the future monarch having a man with many women for a husband, then they certainly didn't show it.
Aria was among those clapping enthusiastically, though her expression held a complicated mix of happiness and impatience.
She glanced toward the ring on Celeste's finger before looking down at her own.
The ring Elion had given her was nowhere near as extravagant, but the memory attached to it still made her smile.
Even so, she had not forgotten the conversation he had promised her.
Isla watched the newly betrothed pair with a gentle expression, while Tessa attempted to appear indifferent despite clapping almost as loudly as everyone else.
Zenith had no such restraint.
