Chapter 14 - Whispers in the Snow
That night, a grand feast was held in the Great Hall of the Northern fortress to honor the King and Queen. Tables groaned under the weight of roasted meats and spiced wines, and the warriors who had sneered at Jane hours earlier now raised their goblets in fierce respect.
Later, Jane stood out on the frozen balcony, wrapped in a thick white fur cloak that Jesse had draped over her shoulders. The night sky was a canvas of brilliant stars and dancing auroras.
Jesse slipped up behind her, wrapping his arms around her from behind and resting his chin on her shoulder. “You shocked them all today. Even me.”
Jane leaned back against him, letting out a soft sigh. “I used to think survival meant staying invisible, Jesse. But standing beside you, I realized that true strength isn't about how loud you roar. It’s about knowing who you are.”
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Jesse turned her gently in his arms, his molten eyes burning with fierce, undying adoration. “You are my equal, Jane. My queen, my heart, and my salvation. The world tried to turn us both into stone, but we broke the mold.”
He cupped her face, leaning down to capture her lips in a deep, passionate kiss that tasted of starlight and winter air. High above them, the moon seemed to shine brighter, blessing their reign.
