Chapter 13: The Marriage Rite

The day of the engagement party arrived with a flurry of excitement and anticipation. The Brannon estate was a spectacle of grandeur, adorned with shimmering lights and elaborate decorations. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, and the sounds of a live orchestra drifted through the halls. Guests from various clans had arrived in their finest attire, each bringing splendid gifts to honor the union of Damien and Lydia. The ballroom was a vision of elegance, with chandeliers casting a warm glow over the polished marble floors. Long tables were laden with sumptuous feasts, and servants moved gracefully among the guests, ensuring that every need was met. The atmosphere was charged with excitement as everyone awaited the start of the engagement rite, a ceremony steeped in werewolf tradition. The engagement rite began with the gathering of the pack leaders and elders, who formed a circle in the center of the ballroom. Damien and Lydia stood at the center, surrounded