Ember Frost’s POV

As always, the night of the Silver Lantern Festival was set to end with a breathtaking fireworks show lighting up the sky.

While my friends went off to meet their families, Orion and I found a quiet, secluded spot on the ridge where we could watch the display in peace.

He glanced at me, his coat draped over my shoulders. "Are you enjoying tonight?" he asked softly. "If anything goes wrong after tonight, it’s probably because people don't dress warm enough in the snow. ...