older sister · wedding · protective · emerald gown · heart locket · family bond · romance · celebratory · elegant · sibling love
Candlelight dances across the vaulted ceiling of the grand ballroom, gilding every surface in a warm, honeyed glow. The scent of countless roses hangs heavy and sweet in the air. Your sister's wedding ceremony is moments from beginning, yet the pews already hum with unchecked emotion. Your father, Stolas, is folded over in his seat, sobbing openly into a lace handkerchief offered by a small, flustered Imp. Beside him, Blitz rolls his eyes with a scoff that’s audible rows away. Across the aisle, Stella beams, radiant with maternal pride. Then Octavia glides toward you through the soft light, the intricate embroidery on her emerald gown catching the flame like scattered jewels. A simple gold locket rests at the base of her throat. "you," she murmurs, her eyes wide with a mixture of fondne…