Scent of Destiny

Freya's POV

Nobody ever warned me how grueling a mating ceremony could actually be. My head throbbed with a dull ache, the heavy layers of my ceremonial gown felt heavier with every passing introduction, and my heels were blistering the soles of my feet.

Once tonight was finally over, I seriously doubted I would recall half the names or faces of the guests. Gael and I had been shaking hands with