Mineah could feel the energy draining off of her, but the smile on her face didn't falter as she heard the loud cheers and well wishes of the Valcrezians that witnessed the Coupling Rites.
"Long live the Queen!"
"All hail the King and Queen!"
"Long live the King and Queen!"
The had rain stopped as well, and if not for Nikolai's arms keeping her upright, Mineah knew that her knees would give in from how much the mood around her all seemed to just line up to her favor.
Nikolai, having probably noticed her current disposition, whispered into her ear, "Hold on to me tightly."
Mineah did just that, and in one swift motion, Nikolai picked her up and picked her up and carried her in his arms.
"It's been a long night… Continue with the Royal Feast," Nikolai declared as he began walking out the stage with Mineah in his arms. "I will personally bring my Queen to Amaranth Palace."
