The next morning, as I sipped my tea at breakfast, Former queen Elara entered the dining hall with a purposeful stride. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, and she carried a leather-bound book under her arm.
"Good morning, Leora," she greeted me warmly, taking a seat across the table. "Are you ready for an adventure today?"
I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "An adventure? What do you have in mind?"
Elara opened the book, revealing sketches of intricate wedding gowns. "Today, we are going to find your wedding dress."
A thrill of excitement coursed through me. "Really? That sounds wonderful!"
Elara nodded, smiling. "I thought it would be best to do this without Zephara. The dress should be a surprise for her on the wedding day."
I couldn't agree more. The thought of Zephara seeing me in my wedding dress for the first time filled me with anticipation. "Where do we start?"