~Adinah~

Accompanied by Killian and his Beta, I followed silently as we made our way to the priest's building. The weight of the upcoming conversation hung heavy on my shoulders, uncertainty gnawing at the edges of my resolve.

As we entered the priest's chambers, the air seemed charged with tension, and I braced myself for whatever news awaited us. The priest, a solemn figure with a weathered face, greeted us with a nod before getting straight to the point.

"I have consulted with the goddess, and she has granted permission for the ceremony to proceed," he began, his voice carrying the weight of authority. "However, there is a condition."

My...