Morning arrived slowly over the Aurora Crown Retreat.
Soft golden sunlight spread across the frozen mountains, touching the glass palace and turning the entire island into a shining dream.
Inside the bedroom, the curtains moved gently as the early breeze slipped through the open glass panels.
Vivian stirred slightly.
For a moment she did not remember where she was.
Then she felt a strong arm wrapped around her waist.
Sebastian.
She smiled softly.
His chest rose and fell slowly as he slept beside her.
For the first time since all the chaos in their lives began, everything felt peaceful.
No trials.
No enemies.
No secrets.
Just the two of them.
Vivian turned her head slightly and studied his face.
The powerful Duke of Northern Valenridge.
The man who had shaken the entire kingdom just to keep her by his side.
And now he was sleeping like a calm boy beside her.
Her husband.
A warm blush rose to her cheeks as memories of the night before returned.
