Autumn's POV

On the day of the coronation ceremony, with the help of my attendants, I put on my massive floor-length gown. The dark red dress set off my skin like snow, and the bodice, hemline, collar, and cuffs were all exquisitely printed with gold. The large hemline resembled a giant cake, and I trudged down the aisle to see Gabriel, who I hadn't seen in days, wearing a gold and colored gemstone ring crown and a dark red, ankle-length, loose tunic. The hem of the garment was trimmed with gold, and a cloak was draped over it, with a delicate jeweled brooch securing the cloak to his chest.

The...