Chapter 105: Strings of Memory
Days had finally passed, and Ariana stood in front of the mirror, her heart pounding. The last few days had made her increasingly nervous...maybe because she knew this celebration was all for her. And now that the day had finally arrived, she didn’t know how to feel. At this point, her emotions were all mixed.
Leah curled the front part of her hair. Ariana wore a dark, silverish gown that flowed freely down her body. It had short sleeves, paired with long gloves that reached her elbows. The silver hairpin, used to hold her beautiful bow bun in place, complemented the gown perfectly.
"Queen Ariana, everything is done," Leah said, stepping back a bit. Ariana nodded with a calm smile.
Just then, the door opened—and her heart skipped a beat. She knew exactly who it was, even though she hadn’t seen him yet. Her husband.
Her heart raced.
Leah bowed quickly and exited. Ariana turned around, and immediately, her eyes landed on him. Her heart leapt. He wore a matching dark royal suit, different from the usual ones she had seen. His hair was neatly swept back, though a few rebellious strands fell perfectly over his face. His already breathtaking appearance looked even more striking.
His posture was perfect, it radiated command, power, and authority.
His eyes landed on Ariana, slowly trailing upward then downwards as he spoke.
"Your beauty advances every second, sweetheart. You look so gorgeous that the stars above wouldn’t be enough to count just how magnificently beautiful you are."
Ariana’s eyes widened, not expecting those words. She stared at him in disbelief, her heart racing and melting at the same time. His words kept repeating in her head.
Zavren, noticing her silence, walked towards her and gently held her chin, his eyes now fully drinking in her beauty. A slow smile curled on his lips. All Ariana could do was stare at him in silence, her mind replaying his words like a chant—and each time it did, her heart skipped all over again.
And as if that wasn’t enough, Zavren bent slightly and gently planted a soft kiss on her forehead.