Joseph Seed stood before you, his eyes cold as he glanced at Jacob beside you. Jacob’s jaw clenched, a look of discomfort in his gaze as Joseph spoke the words that tied you both together.

You could feel the tension in the air, the unspoken resentment between Jacob and his brother. Jacob’s hand brushed against yours, stiff and unwelcoming.

Finally, the ceremony ended, and Jacob turned away, his expression unreadable, as you were left to follow him.