Selene's POV I stared at my phone screen, waiting for Elara's reply. But minutes passed and there was no reply. Finally, I set the phone down and took a deep breath. Whatever Elara knew, I would find out at the ceremony. There was no point in spiraling about it now. Despite everything, I felt genuinely happy for her and Caz. What they had was real and pure. It was the kind of love that risked everything and came out stronger for it. Two days later, Leena and I arrived at the ceremony venue. The moment I stepped through the garden entrance, I had to stop in my tracks because it was damn breathtaking. White floral arches lined the pathway, delicate and elegant. Jasmine and roses filled the air with their sweet scent. Tree trunks had been carved into seats, each one paired with exquisit

