Chapter 51: Kara and Eerik
“My lady, be careful,” Chione gently chastised as Kara hurriedly shimmied into the dress she clutched in her hands. “You’re rushing yourself.”
“Listen to her, Kara. Eerik would be waiting at the altar regardless,” Kara’s mother, Orla, commented from the far end of Kara’s chambers.
She couldn’t contain the excitement bubbling within her. This was a day she had longed for, a day she once feared might never come. At first, it had seemed like Eerik wanted nothing to do with her, and then Acheron's presence had completely thrown them off balance.
The mere thought of him still ignited a flame of anger, but at least, he was gone. They had overcome many twists and turns to get to this point, and it was all worth it.
Shaking her head and banishing those thoughts away, Kara turned to her maid. “I’m alright,” she. reassured both of them. “Now, Chione, help me fit my hands into this dress.”