Chapter 16. Revelations

Seraphina

Today marks the sangeet ceremony, a joyous pre-wedding event hosted at our home. These past three and a half weeks have raced by, and in just four days, I'll be stepping into a new chapter of my life as Seraphina Sinclair. Currently, I'm preparing to descend to the backyard where the sangeet festivities are in full swing. The sangeet is the only celebration we're sharing with Cassian's side of the family; the mehndi and haldi functions will be exclusive to my own family. Cassian and I are adhering to the custom of not seeing each other until the wedding day, a practice followed by many in the Indian tradition.

My attire for the occasion is an ombré lehenga in shades of magenta and orange, adorned with delicate gold embroidery. We carefully selected all the outfits during a shopping expedition with my mother and Cassian. It's a blend of simplicity and elegance, perfectly reflecting my taste. I'm also donning an elaborate and weighty