Part 1: Chapter 50

Nova

There’s a black altar situated in front of a gushing waterfall and lake; on top of the altar is a thick woven red rope, black and red candles with obsidian crystals. A simple black blanket is placed to the left of the altar, undoubtedly where Nikolai would claim me.

Marle indicates for us to stand in front of her, and when we do, she offers us familiar smiles and stands with her palms up, facing the sky.

“Tonight, we’ve come to witness and bless this union between two souls that have been fated since their birth. Two hearts which will beat in synchronicity from this day forward, two beings becoming one now forevermore.” Marle starts, and then she takes both Nikolai and my left hands in hers, placing them on top of one another.

“Nikolai, Nova, *these are the hands of your best friend, young, strong and full of love for you as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever. These are the hands that will work alongside yours as you build your future together. These ar