LOGINEmber 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 POVThe moment the cameras turned toward me and my voice echoed through the microphone, reaching far beyond the ceremony, I knew my life had changed forever.I watched the expressions in the crowd shift. Their shock faded into uncertainty, then slowly gave way to admiration, respect, and quiet devotion. The girl they had known as the ordinary Ember was gone. Standing before them now was someone else entirely—Celeste, the princess of the werewolf pack, a name that now carried authority, honor, and the weight of expectation.From that day on, there would be no such thing as living quietly. Like the cameras recording every second of the ceremony, countless eyes would always be on me. Every word I spoke, every choice I made, and every step I took would be watched, questioned, and judged. My life was no longer just my own.The ordinary life I had always taken for granted was gone. In its place came a responsibility I could never put down. When it was time for the graduation
Ember Frost’s POVThe school officials had already taken their seats, but the ornate chair at the center of the stage remained empty. Unlike the others, it stood apart, clearly reserved for someone of far greater importance. The principal and the senior staff exchanged eager smiles and hushed conversations, unable to hide their excitement. The pride on their faces made it obvious how much they valued the King's visit.Today was my graduation.It was also the day the truth would finally come to light.For years, I had lived like any other student, blending into the crowd. But once this ceremony ended, that life would be over. I would no longer be just another graduate walking off this campus.From this moment on, the world would know me for who I truly was—Princess Celeste.I couldn't stop wondering what my life would look like after today.Everything was about to change, but I had no idea what was waiting for me on the other side. Would this new chapter bring happiness, or would it b
Eira’s POVI thought nothing could go wrong that afternoon because the atmosphere was so quiet and lazy. That is, until my grandmother screamed angrily, breaking the peace."I’ve told you time and time again! Don’t put those filthy herbs on my window ledge!"Her voice cut through the silence like t
Ember Frost’s POVAs Orion and I sat looking at each other with smiles, my mother cleared her throat, interrupting the peaceful warmth between us. "Ahem, please keep in mind we're still here," she said, half joking, half serious.Startled, we instantly pulled our hands apart like guilty children ca
Ember Frost’s POVOrion pulled me into a warm embrace, as if he wanted to merge our souls together.We nestled together among the daisies, our hands entwined, our foreheads resting against each other, like young wolf pups huddling for warmth."Winter flowers, really? This is incredible." I gently p
Ember Frost’s POVThe thought of my true identity being revealed made my chest tighten, and I couldn’t predict what would happen afterwards. But right now, in this brief, fragile moment, I chose to place my trust in Orion—believing in his strength, his honesty, and the kindness I’d glimpsed in him.







