Illyana's POV
The penthouse suite shimmered, transformed into a winter wonderland. Twinkling fairy lights danced across the branches of the towering Christmas tree, their cheerful glow reflecting in the polished ornaments and the mounds of brightly wrapped presents piled beneath. Garlands of greenery and red ribbons adorned the mantelpiece and banisters, their festive colours a stark contrast to the snow-covered cityscape visible through the large windows. With the cold spell of weather we’d suddenly been hit with, it had started snowing yesterday and hadn’t stopped since. The scent of pine and cinnamon filled the air, mingling with the more savoury aroma of roasting meats and garlic-infused vegetables wafting from the kitchen, where Alessandro’s chef was busy preparing a Christmas Eve fe
