Balance (The Neumarian Chronicles) - Plot & Excerpts
Father’s mind brushed mine. Bendar never imagined you’d forgive him. Your asking him to stand by you makes him feel that in some small way, he’s redeemed himself for your mother’s death. I glanced at my father. He redeemed himself by loving and protecting me. I survived Mandesa because of him and the memories you gave me. I love you both. I bent and kissed Bendar’s forehead. “Thank you for today and my life.” He swiped his gloved knuckles across his nose and straightened. “I give Semara Bellator into Ryder Arteres’ loving care and in marriage.” He must have practiced saying it, because he managed it smoothly. He glanced up at me, his chest puffed in pride, and smiled. I returned his grin then handed Raeth the wildflower bouquet, and with Ryder, turned to face my father, standing before us. He cleared his throat. “It is in these dark times through love, and the union that grows from it, that hope springs and, shining its bright light, reminds us what is important. Yes, this ceremony is below ground and without the usual pageantry of a Neumarian ceremony, but our ritual of family and friends witnessing this rite remains strong.
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