Chapter 104 Nothing Could Go Wrong

• This…” Elara started, her voice trailing off as she stared at the traditional outfit Lily was holding. It was less of an outfit and more of a suggestion. The top was like a sports bra intricately woven with wild flowers, but it barely covered her breasts. The matching mini skirt was equally daring, covering only a portion of her front and back, leaving her long legs and hips completely exposed.
• ​“This is a sacred traditional outfit, handcrafted especially for you, Elara,” the elder woman assigned to her said with a warm, although she seemed serious. Her name was Nica, and she carried the weight of the pack’s history in her posture. Elara frowned, glancing around the area. They were deep in the forest, at the packhouse, in a secluded forest that felt both holy and haunting. They called it a glade.
• ​“Is all this really necessary? I mean, it’s just a ceremony, right?” Elara stammered, feeling the cool forest air on her skin. In the center of the clearing was a natural stone pool, steam rising from the surface, filled with exotic flowers and pungent herbs she didn't recognize.