Selene’s POV

The cold, crisp air of the night settled around us as I gazed at Lucian, my heart swelling with emotions I couldn’t quite put into words. He stood before me, his eyes reflecting the soft moonlight. For a moment, I felt the world narrow down to just the two of us.

Without a word, he reached out and took my hand, his grip firm yet gentle. I felt a shiver run down my spine, but not from the cold. It was the warmth of his touch, the silent promise in the way his ...