Arlan arrived at Oriana's bedchamber and stared at the closed door. Finally, he was wedded to the woman he loved, and there were no more obstacles between them. That witch was gone, and they could now be together in bliss. However, his heart remained unsettled.
Despite the removal of external barriers, their internal struggles persisted. They were still uncertain about each other's thoughts and feelings. Though she had agreed to marry him, would she be able to let go of the past and love him again with unreserved affection?
With resolve to make everything right between them, Arlan pushed the door open and entered the room, which had been prepared for their wedding night. His gaze immediately found the woman in her elegant nightdress, standing gracefully by the window, lost in a trance of the night beyond.
