章 266: Eve’s Christmas  

[EVE]

The chill of the night nipped at my skin as I hugged my knees closer to my chest, gazing up at the endless sky.

Streaks of green and purple light painted the heavens, weaving together in a hypnotic dance. The aurora was more beautiful than I ever imagined, yet somehow, the sight felt incomplete. Something was missing—or rather, someone.

"Are you cold?" Cole's voice broke the silence, low and steady, as he approached from behind. I turned to see him carrying a blanket in one hand and something else hidden beneath his jacket in the other.

Before I could answer, he draped the blanket over my shoulders, his touch lingering just a little longer than necessary.

"Thanks," I murmured, feeling the warmth of the fabric sink into my skin.