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Delaney chuckled. “This is going to be the most elaborate ceremony D’Vaire has ever seen.”
“I’ll do elven wreaths for you guys in black and red roses,” Duke Dravyn offered. “I have a couple of other ideas to decorate the memorial garden with roses too since they’re so integral to the vampires and the Volkov family.”
“Thanks, that’ll be amazing,” Grigori replied.
“Does that mean you want rings like dragons wear in addition to your necklaces? I can make the rings, but I did some research and know the necklaces have blood locks. I have no clue how to do that,” Madeline said.
“I’ve already taken care of the collars, so we’re good there. Definitely want rings. Did you have a design in mind for us?” Grigori asked. Delaney was surprised Grigori had already arranged for their necklaces—collars, he reminded himself to call them—but it made him warm inside that Grigori was planning for their future.
“I was thinking red in the center that bleeds to black. How does that sound? We can do the underside in D’Vaire blue-black, and it should be noticeable at the edges,” Madeline suggested.
Delaney glanced up at Grigori, who was smiling. “Sounds great,” he assured her. “Can you add roses to my crown?”
“I might have already fashioned a couple so I could do just that,” Madeline responded.
“Perfect. I’d like to have them engraved on the sides of my ring of rank too, if that’s all right.”
“Oh, I didn’t even think of my ring,” Grigori said. As a Vampyr Lord, he wore a thick gold one with a beautifully flowing V on the flattened top of it.
“I can add black thunderbolts on the sides. It’s the traditional symbol of wizards, and you can see how it’ll look on Mac’s. His are obviously indigo though,” Madeline commented. Mac dutifully put his ringed finger into Grigori’s view.
“I love it, let’s do it,” Grigori stated. He slid off his band and handed it to Madeline.
“Mating athame?” she asked.
“If it’s okay, I’d like to use the one my parents used,” Grigori said.
“I’d love that,” Delaney told him.
“So, I might’ve already started working on your cloaks and stuff for the ceremony,” Larissa revealed. “Del, did you want me to add roses to the cloak you wear to Council functions?”
“Absolutely.”
“They’re going to look so nice against all the black,” Idris enthused.
“Speaking of which, our bedroom needs some red,” Delaney stated.
“I like it all black,” Grigori argued.
“Needs red,” Delaney countered.
“You know, if you guys can’t decide on the design for your bedroom, maybe you aren’t as ready as you think you are to move in together and pledge your eternal love,” Duff drawled out.
“We’ll add red,” Grigori said. “But only a little. I like the black.”
“A smidge. I promise.”
“Are we going to follow the ceremony with what’s become our traditional barbecue and beer? Are we inviting the full extended family?” Noirin asked.
“Yes and yes,” Delaney responded.
“Great, then I think that’s everything,” Noirin commented.
“Just one more thing,” Grigori said.
“What did we forget?” Delaney asked.
Grigori grinned at the Grand Warlock. “The cake should be red velvet, and I want chocolate frosting so dark, it’s black.”
