That morning, the city lay beneath a thin layer of frost, the winter chill stretching quietly over every street. The mansion where Thor and Celina now lived seemed even more welcoming against the cold beyond its walls. In the dining room, the two of them sat sharing breakfast—a moment they treasured more and more each day.

Thor set his coffee cup down on the saucer and let out a quiet sigh before meeting Celina’s eyes with a calm but resolute expression.

“My love, these next few days are going