Chapter 82: Invitation of the Royal Family

As the group returned to the mortal realm, Luna, with a sense of urgency, approached Leo, Orion, and the sleeping Kael. Her eyes, pools of celestial light, held both concern and curiosity.

"What happened in the Soul Realm?" Luna questioned, her voice echoing a melody of celestial resonance.

Orion, taking a moment to gather his thoughts, began recounting the journey through Aelius's memories and the profound revelations they had uncovered. As he spoke, Luna's expression shifted from curiosity to deep contemplation, absorbing the weight of their experiences.

When Orion reached the part about Emily's sacrifice, Luna's eyes widened with sorrow. Tears welled up as she processed the loss of their dear friend. Orion continued, explaining how Kael's grief had manifested into anger, prompting Moros to intervene and guide Kael into a restful slumber.

Luna, overcome with emotion, shed tears for Emily. The echoes of their shared grief reverberated through the air, intertwining with the ethereal energy of the realm.

Once Luna composed herself, a glimmer of recollection flashed in her eyes. "I remember now, a letter arrived for us just before you returned from the Soul Realm."

Orion, sensing the gravity of Luna's words, took the letter from her hands. Breaking the seal, he unfolded the parchment and began reading its contents aloud.

"It's an invitation," Orion announced, his voice resonating with a mix of surprise and curiosity. "Sebastian De Clare Godfrey and Isabella Charlotte St. Claire are inviting us to the royal wedding in the city of Astoria that will be held in three months' time."

Leo and Luna exchanged intrigued glances. The invitation added a layer of unexpected joy amidst the somber atmosphere. A royal wedding in Astoria beckoned, promising a diversion from the trials they had faced.

With the invitation in hand and Kael still in peaceful slumber, the group pondered the path that lay ahead—a journey that now intertwined threads of grief, revelation, and the promise of celebration in the royal city of Astoria.