THE DAY OF THE CEREMONY (5)

For the ceremony, the entire floor of the throne room had been turned into a very large but shallow pool, which was filled with cool water.

The pool was shallow enough so that the water couldn't even reach their ankles when stepped into it. And, all the guests arrived were barefoot as they discarded their footwear outside in respect to the ceremony.

Because it was a sacred ceremony, and only the most important people were invited. Unauthorized people were prohibited from entering the occasion.

The atmosphere was full of serenity and majestic tranquility.

Raine was holding Torak's hand, trying not to trip over her own gown while Torak helped her to step up the three royal stairs toward their designated seats, right next to the thrones of the king and queen. The place was clean of water, thus at the very least, Raine wouldn't have to wet the edge of her gown, unlike the other guests below the throne.