Chapter 62: The Last Insult

On the day of her wedding, Laurel found herself unable to stop smiling. Raven, Irene, and the rest of Adolph’s cousins had come to her chambers to get her ready for the traditional luna’s brunch held with the female members of the family.

They brought the sash of gold embroidered with lunar flowers, smiling as Raven fastened it over her shoulders and explained the significance of the sash and the brunch.

“It’s to be the last meal you eat as just a gift to the king from the moon goddess,” Raven said. “Hence the lunar flowers. Once you’re married, you’ll wear a sash with both azaleas and luna flowers.”

She chuckled, “I can see why you told him this all might be a bit much to take in.”

Raven grinned, “You’re taking all the pomp, circumstance, and tradition well.”

“… is it too late to change something?”

“What sort of change?” Irene asked.

“I was thinking that…” Laurel’s face burned. “Maybe I could have nine roses if it’s not too late?”

Irene’s eyes twinkled with mischief and Raven smil