Let Them Kneel (kaelani and Julian) novel Chapter 235

Chapter 235

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An entire regim cored its gratitude

Suddenly the sky above the courtyard shimmered

Tiny golden specks of light began to flicker into existence softing and seating the embers ces

Kalan squinted at first, ifting a hand slightly as she thed to me sense of the

Then her breath caught

Her eyes widened in delight

“It’s the faires,” she breathed to Julian

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They poured across the sky in graceful arcs, luminous wings catching the glow as they scattered als of glittering dust over the cheering crowd below. Golden motes rained gently downward setting a tar and on shoulders, clinging to silk and skin like blessings

A ripple of awe moved through the Seelie attendees

Several fairies broke formation and fluttered toward the ballo

They were breathtaking up close delicate and radiant, their gowns woven from petals in shades the mortal world had never known. Deep indescent blues that shifted into moiten rose Saver–lilac blossoms edged in living gold. Every movement left behind a faint shimmer of fairy dust

Two small groups hovered before Kaelani and Julian, working together as they carried a woven circlet of flowers and light between them. The garland glowed softly, threaded with blossoms that seemed to pulse faintly with magic

With careful coordination, the first group lowered the luminous wreath over Kaelani’s head and settled it gently around her shoulders

The second group did the same for Julian

Both of them let out soft, awed laughs at the unexpected gesture.

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“Thank you,” Kaelani said warmly.

Julian inclined his head with equal sincerity.

“Truly ”

The fairies hovered before them for a moment, then bowed midair, their tiny forms dipping in perfect unison.

Kaelani returned the gesture with a respectful bow of her head.

The fairies rose again, circling above Kaelani and Julian before showering them both in a final cascade of shimmering dust. It caught in Kaelani’s hair and along Julian’s sandy tresses, clinging to fabric and skin, glowing faintly against violet silk and dark ceremonial cloth.

They stood there beneath the golden fall, laughing softly as the celebration roared below them.

And for a fleeting moment, it felt less like a feast-

and more like a coronation.

The cheering did not fade gradually.

It stopped.

Abruptly.

The applause died mid–echo, voices cutting off in uneasy unison.

Kaelani felt it before she fully understood it.

The shift.

Her smile faltered slightly as her eyes dropped toward the crowd below.

Julian’s posture changed beside her, subtle but immediate, his gaze following hers. Lyressa turned as well, her expression sharpening as she acknowledged the silence.

The crowd had begun to part.

From the very back of the courtyard, bodies shifted aside, splitting cleanly down the center as though drawn by an invisible blade. The golden lanternlight flickered over faces that now watched with something far more solemn than celebration.

Kaelani stepped closer to the balcony’s edge.

Julian followed instantly.

And then she saw them.

Unseelie guards emerged through the parted crowd, their dark armor catching the light in sharp. contrasts against the Seelie glow. They moved with measured precision, clearing a path as they

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