Ghost of the past

Their laughter was interrupted by a subtle shift in the magical ambience. The floating lights dimmed slightly before brightening, signalling that the ceremony was about to begin.

Guests began moving toward the seating area, where rows of elegant chairs faced an altar that seemed to be crafted from living flowers and crystalline formations.

As Jaegar took his assigned seat in the front row, he couldn't help but notice that Fiona kept glancing at him. She stood with Leo at the front. There was a tension between the two of them that no one seemed to have noticed, her eyes yearned but it was hidden by her.

The ceremony itself was a blend of traditional rites and more modern elements that reflected the joining of old nobility with new money.