Long banquet tables stretched across the bustling streets, their surfaces adorned with vibrant dishes of spiced meats, fresh fruits, and fragrant bread.
Lanterns swayed gently in the evening breeze, casting a soft light that mingled with the fading daylight. Laughter, music, and the clinking of goblets filled the air as the people of Zephyros prepared to share a meal with their future royal couple, Prince Eirik and Kaelix.
Eirik, still feeling the aftereffects of the ceremonial dance, sat beside Kaelix at the head of the table, his heart racing with a mixture of excitement and nervousness.
The people were eager to meet him, the once-mysterious prince from Valeidio who was now poised to become their own.
Though their expressions were full of warmth and acceptance, Eirik couldn't help but feel a small flutter of anxiety.
What if they expected more from him than he could give? What if he couldn't live up to their hopes?
