(Amaia)
Alnilam, Alnitak and Mintaka mark me after Rigel, cementing the bond in our chests. My neck aches but my heart has never been more alive, like a live wire it permanently settles inside my chest.
I am theirs and they are mine.
After the marking ceremony, Rahria brings me the rings I have specifically chosen for them.
Saiph's is a blue band with his initials embedded in it.
Rigel's one is black.
For Alnilam I chose silver.
Mintaka and Alnitak have gold ones.
I begin with Saiph, placing it on his ring finger. He graciously smiles.
"Thanks bunny."
Rigel is an emotional mess when the ring settles on his finger.
"I will cherish your gift till the day I die."
I hugged him. "No one is dying for now."
I moved forward to Alnilam. He stares at the ring and then at me when I slip it on his finger.
"It's elegant."
"Just like you," I add and he smiles at me, his eyes narrowing in amusement.
