It all started with a very specific yet highly unexpected problem.
Back when Kael needed to immediately rectify the issue of not having witnesses that would matter to his twig.
Now that he had already stepped inside the bureau, he could have very well used magic to return to the dragon estate and bring back eyes that he could tolerate.
In reality, he could do without them. But considering that thing about receiving well-wishes and support for marriages, he felt that it would be important to his mate.
Obviously, Riley had since made the distinction clear.
There was a difference between ceremonies and legal filings. For humans, the registration itself didn't require witnesses. It was merely a process to make things lawful and binding. At best, people celebrated afterward with family and friends, once the certificate was secured.
That had always been the plan.
