ikhulu namashumi amathathu nambili (132)

*Take a few moments to picture penguins doing salsa dancing before reading this chapter. Or think of puppies… either way don't hate me too much after reading this, please. *

Nikola and Riley gazed into each other's eyes and recited the spiritual promise after the priestess. Riley started to relax and even smile at her beloved. This was actually happening… just like Maleek promised it would. She was happy to finally reach this point with Nikola. It took a lifetime to get here and a lot of heartbreak and drama to do so but none of that mattered right now because they finally made it. They were a few steps from being bound to each other for eternity, and somehow all of the strife felt like it was worth it.