LOGINEmber Frost’s POVJessie fanned her face with her hands, trying to contain her excitement. The grin on her face made it obvious she was failing.“Wait… Sir Orion actually proposed to you?” Her eyes widened. “Goddess, you can’t just tell us that and stop there! What happened? Tell us everything!”I laughed at their reactions and started telling them about the moment Orion had asked me to marry him. By the time I finished, all three of them were staring at me with wide eyes.I lifted my hand, showing them the ring.The gemstone caught the light, giving off a soft shimmer. There was something strangely warm about it, something that made it feel different from an ordinary piece of jewelry.It wasn't just a beautiful ring. To me, it was a promise. One Orion had made beneath the moonlight, and somehow, that made it worth more than anything money could buy.The room erupted with excited squeals again.Riley pressed a hand to her chest, looking genuinely overwhelmed.“That’s… that’s the most
Ember Frost’s POV“A moonlit vow?” I stared at him, completely dumbfounded. “How is that even possible? I always thought an oath was just... an invisible bond between two people. Are you saying the Moon Goddess leaves behind a jewel as proof for whoever makes one?”Orion shook his head. “Not exactly. This only appeared after you restored my body.” He glanced at the ring on my finger before looking back at me. “My guess is that, now that I walk your divine path, I can't ask the Moon Goddess to witness my vows anymore. But the oath itself didn't disappear. It simply changed form... and became this.”“So... it turned into a gemstone?” I whispered, still trying to wrap my head around it.My eyes drifted to the diamond set into the wedding band.Bathed in soft moonlight, it sparkled with an almost unreal beauty. Five different colors glimmered deep within the stone, shifting and blending as though tiny pieces of the night sky had been sealed inside it.“When I first found the diamond, I th
Ember Frost’s POVOrion suddenly eased off the gas and steered the car onto the shoulder.I frowned and looked at him. "What's wrong? Did we forget something?"He didn't answer. After a brief pause, he pushed open the driver's door and got out.I watched him in confusion as he walked around the car. Instead of getting back into the driver's seat, he opened the rear door and slid in beside me.I blinked at him. "My dress..." I said, glancing at the garment bag. "It's for the wedding party."Without a word, he picked up the bag and carefully set it on the front passenger seat. Then he turned back to me.His eyes met mine, calm but unusually serious. One look was enough to tell me this wasn't just a random stop. Whatever he wanted to say, it mattered.His serious expression made me sit up without thinking. The back seat suddenly felt much smaller, the silence between us stretching until it became almost unbearable.I searched his face. "Orion... what's going on? Why are you looking at me
Ember Frost’s POVTwo cars were already waiting for us. Eira, Jessie, and Riley exchanged a quick look before getting into the first car with the driver, leaving me no choice but to ride alone with Orion.Thanks to Lunaris, the alcohol didn't stay in my system for long. By the time we'd driven through a couple of intersections, the fog in my head had already begun to lift.We stopped at a red light. Without saying anything, Orion reached into the bag beside the front seat, took out a thermos, and held it out to me."Drink this," he said softly. "It'll help."I unscrewed the lid and found warm hangover soup Millie had made. The heat seeped into my hands as I held it, and the familiar aroma alone eased the pounding in my head.I took a few sips. By the time I swallowed, the ache behind my eyes had already begun to fade. I smiled and looked over at him."You know," I said, "you're acting like a worried old man taking care of his kid." Orion looked at me, completely thrown off. "An old m
Ember Frost’s POV“Seriously?” I asked, raising an eyebrow. “I’m a princess, and he’s a military commander. Escorting me and keeping me safe is literally part of his job.”Freya pressed her lips together. "Fine. Since you're so determined to overthink everything, I guess we'll have to reveal it." I frowned. "Reveal what?" She nodded with a completely straight face. “A traveling dessert wagon.”I blinked at her. “A dessert wagon? That's your big secret? You're seriously trying to distract me with dessert?”Freya let out an exaggerated sigh and folded her arms. “You really won't believe anything until it's right in front of your face, will you?”She looked far too pleased with herself, like she'd finally found the proof she needed that Orion and I were more than just friends. I couldn't help feeling a little exasperated. Why did I practically hand her the answer?The more I thought about it, the more tiring it felt to keep pretending. Hiding something this important from the people c
Ember Frost’s POV“But you’re not just Ember anymore,” Lyra said quietly, still trying to make sense of everything. “You’re a princess. We’re just... ordinary people. Until today, we had no idea who you really were, and now we find out you’re the Moon Goddess herself...” She let out a small, nervous laugh and shook her head. “I don't even know what I'm trying to say anymore.”I smiled and gently stopped her before she could say anything else. Leading them over to the sofa, I handed each of them a chilled glass of pineapple juice.“Here,” I said. “Drink this first. The two of you look like you're about to faint.”Once they had settled down, I looked at both of them.“Listen to me,” I said. “Nothing has changed between us. There isn't an 'Ember' and a 'Celeste.' They're the same person. The girl you've laughed with, argued with, and spent time with is still standing right here.”I smiled softly.“Yes, my life is different now, and I have responsibilities I didn't have before. But I'm st
Ember Frost’s POV Once Alina had left, the crowd slowly drifted back toward the boxing arena, eager to cheer on the next round of fighters.Freya released Jace’s arm and murmured, her voice soft and hesitant, “I… I’m sorry about earlier. You know there’s some tension between Alina and me. I should
Ember Frost’s POVJust as he’d predicted, the match had been decided long before the final bell rang.Jace, his fiery hair bouncing with every step, raised his fists in triumph and made his way across the stage, soaking in the cheers and whistles from the crowd.“Freya!” he called suddenly. With on
Ember Frost’s POV “Arrrgh!”A deafening roar tore through the air from beyond the wall of twisted, mutant plants. Seconds later, the thick, writhing greenery was shredded as a pack of werewolves pushed through the gap.At their forefront was Orion. His arms and legs had already shifted into wolf f
Ember Frost’s POV“You don't have to be so shocked, Ember,” my father said with a calm smile. “I'm not so heartless that I would sacrifice my daughter's happiness for political gain."He paused, his expression turning serious. “I’ll admit, the witch is powerful, but let’s not forget, the werewolves







