Dahlia admired her own reflection in the mirror, her heart brimming with joy. Krisha and Zaila helped her get ready and fix her hair, while Dani was busy outside handling all the arrangements for the simple civil wedding she wanted. They chose to hold the ceremony in the enclosed pavilion of their new residence.
Just the previous day, Dahlia and Zoran had moved into the south wing of the Corvus Palace, a generous gift from King Nikolai himself, for which she was deeply grateful.
"Stunning, Dahlia, simply stunning," Krisha remarked. "Even in such a simple gown, your natural beauty shines through, and it's clear how deeply in love you are.".
Dahlia blushed at her friend's flattery. She was in bliss at that moment. She couldn't wait to be bonded with the man she loves in all possible ways.
The doors to the room swung open, and Dahlia's mother entered.
