The blessed union

The last streaks of sunlight disappeared under the oncoming darkness, and the Silver Flame fountain glowed like a beacon.

At a certain point, Evanora stood up. "It is time for the ceremony. Let us gather next to the fire." Her voice was not loud, yet every witch in attendance left food and chatter, and moved toward the fountain.

Seeing that everyone was going there, Talia also followed.

Yasmin and Axel stood in front of the fountain and held hands, and Evanora and Cornelia were with them. All witches circled the area while leaving space for the four people.

"Come here…", Evanora gestured to Talia to stand next to Axel.

With Talia in place and Cornelia next to Yasmin, Evanora stood in the middle and turned to speak to the witches gathered.

"Yasmin has been blessed with a soulmate. I am happy that her man is determined to take good care of her and won't leave her behind..."