Violet's Pov

Tonight is the mating ceremony and I feel so anxious.

People were everywhere, but it was so quiet you could hear the firewood crackle.

I stood there, barefoot, wrapped in this long white cloak made from falcon feathers. My arms were cold, my skin tight with goosebumps, but I didn’t move.

I could hear the elders whispering, not in any language I understood, i’m pretty sure nobody understands it too.

Someone behind me sniffled. Maybe they were scared. Maybe they were crying. ...