Ethan obliged, removing the ring from its box before gently sliding it onto her finger.
It fit perfectly.
Hayley lifted her hand, admiring the sapphire as though she could hardly believe it was really there.
"It's beautiful…"
She looked back at Ethan, leaned across the console, cupped his face, and pulled him into a gentle kiss.
When she finally drew back, there was a faint flush across her cheeks.
"Come on." A bright smile spread across her face. "Everyone's waiting for you."
They stepped out of the sedan together. This time, it was Hayley who reached for his hand.
The two walked side by side through the gates of the Arcorys Residence until they arrived at the courtyard.
There, they both came to a stop before a large bonfire burning brightly, surrounded by nearly every member of the Arcorys Family.
It was a tradition among the Arcorys wolves to gather around the family fire whenever an occasion significant enough called everyone home.
