Ethan’s POV

The cheers were still ringing in my ears when I slipped the ring onto her finger. Katelyn’s hands trembled, her laughter mixing with tears as she threw her arms around my neck. I rose, pulling her close, the microphone forgotten, the room erupting around us.

For a moment, I let myself feel it all. The warmth of her arms, the way her face pressed against my shoulder, the chant of “To forever!” echoing from every corner of the hall.

Light sticks waved like stars, and the ...