Chapter 203

The couple spent the night in the spire to welcome the new year. It was a small room surrounded by shelves of books, with a rocking chair and a table in the center. It was a charming little space. A maid soon brought them two cups of freshly brewed coffee. Zachary and Jessica leaned against each other. The city lights shimmered beneath the night sky outside the window. The clock atop the castle struck midnight. In a heartbeat, fireworks bloomed across the sky in a dazzling show, illuminating the darkness with brilliant colors. The multicolored light filtered through the exquisite stained-glass windows, casting a dreamy glow throughout the room. "Happy New Year, Jess!" "Happy New Year, Zach!" Zachary lowered his head, while Jessica looked up at him, and their lips met in a deep kiss. It was soft and fleeting. Lying on him, she pressed her cheek against his chest and listened to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. It was steady and strong, each beat vibrating softly beneath her