Chapter 216 - The Silent Watcher

Standing in her chambers, Jasmine gazed at her image in the large, golden mirror. As she absorbed the change, a bright smile appeared on her face. She had once been a servant of Queen Sylara, bowing before a throne with her authority constrained by her loyalty to someone else. She was to be crowned queen in her own right immediately, a leader who would be governed by sovereignty rather than service. She laughed softly with delight at the concept. She turned to see her wedding gown's fabric sparkling in the window light. The outfit, which was made of exquisite silk and flowed beautifully over her body, was a work of art. The bodice and skirt were woven with ivory threads embroidered with golden designs, each stitch representing an Arcanis emblem, serving as a reminder of the power and legacy she was entering, the train of the gown hung behind her, skimming the floor like liquid moonlight, and her sleeves were sheer, exquisitely laced. Her fiery red hair had been pulled back into