"Announcing His Grace, Duke Zarius Zaltrane, Lady Marielle Zaltrane, and Lord Cherion Antel!"
The imperial herald's voice rang through the grand ballroom, punctuated by the sharp crack of his gold-capped staff against the polished marble floor. The announcement carried effortlessly across the room, cutting straight through the chatter of Capital nobles.
As the massive double doors swung open, Zarius and Cherion stepped inside hand-in-hand.
