Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 332

Chapter 332

Once the white veil was lifted, the matchmaker promptly removed it.

The couple’s eyes met, and each saw a breathtaking beauty in the other. In that moment, both held their breath.

Rafael’s heart raced faster. He couldn’t tear his gaze away from his bride’s face. She was the most beautiful person he had ever seen–like a fairy hidden beneath a rose tree.

Carissa gazed at Rafael with bright eyes, noting that he looked even more handsome than before. The griffin patterns on his ceremonial robes showed his high status. The usual coldness in his noble presence was absent, with only warmth and tenderness present in his eyes. Standing tall and graceful, he seemed like a divine being.

Both of them blushed and remained transfixed, reluctant to break eye contact.

Some things were wondrous–they both felt it in that shared gaze.

The matchmaker spoke up, “Your Highnesses, the ladies outside are here to receive their blessing gifts and share in your joy.”

That Carissa snapped out of her reverie. Were they not supposed to drink the ceremonial wine first? Before she could ask, a crowd surged into the newlywed suite.

Carissa was deeply moved to see Violet, Cynthia, Bun, and even Rod, who was standing at the forefront with a white and gold ribbon tied around his neck. Thus, the other young wives and ladies could only offer their congratulations from behind this barrier of four people.

After the congratulatory messages, many praised Carissa and Rafael’s union as a match made in heaven, describing them as a perfect pair who were both so beautiful. A flood of compliments poured in at the same time, accompanied by excited squeals, all astonished by the couple’s appearance that day.

In this situation, Carissa was more adept at managing the crowd than Rafael.

She smiled warmly and curtsied. “Thank you, all, for your blessings. Your kindness is deeply appreciated. Please drink a little more today. Lily, please distribute the blessing gifts so everyone can share in the joy.”

Lily carried a large bag, filled to the brim with small blue and gold pouches, each containing pairs of gold coins.

For a royal wedding, giving gold coins was not considered extravagant. However, the guests had seen the dowry items, which filled the entire side hall and even extended into the corridor. Even Helen was astonished by the sheer volume.

From the way Adrian and Everett were behaving today, it seemed as though they intended to turn Hell Monarch Estate into their own domain.