Kiara's POV:

Arm in arm with my mates, Kayden on my right and Jayden on my left, we descended the grand staircase, heading towards the dining room. The hallway was alive with vibrant chatter and the clinking of glassware. I felt a flutter of anticipation stir in my stomach.

My heart pounded in my chest as we neared the dining room, the beautifully carved wooden doors opening to reveal a large, bustling room filled with people who were dear to me. The long mahogany table was set ...