The moon hung low in the sky, casting its silvery light across the forest clearing.
Everything was quiet, as if the world itself was holding its breath.
My heart pounded with anticipation, nerves, and something deeper—something primal.
Killian stood in front of me, his eyes darker than usual, almost glowing.
The fire crackled nearby, bathing his face in amber light, but it was the way he looked at me that made my breath hitch.
Like I was the only thing in the world.
“You’re sure about this?” he asked quietly, his voice low and steady. “This is forever, Aurora.”
I swallowed, the gravity of his words sinking in.
Forever.
But I wasn’t afraid.
Not anymore.
I stepped closer, laying my hand flat against his chest where his heart beat steady and strong beneath my palm.
“I’ve nev
