#Chapter 262: End of Beginnings

Ava I found Chris on a balcony overlooking the golden sunset of New Moon mountain. The sky was ablaze with vibrant oranges and pinks, casting a warm glow over the snow-capped peaks. The crisp mountain air carried the scent of pine and distant earth from far below, the scent of autumn. Back in Moonstone, the humid summer heat had shifted into heavy rains and cool evenings. That was our version of autumn—unlike here, where the air was cold and snowy year round. But New Moon had the advantage of looking out over the surrounding lands, thus watching as the seasons shifted. Assuming the landscape wasn’t hidden beneath the clouds. Today, though, it was particularly clear. My heart clenched as I approached my mate, worried that I had upset him with my unexpected proposal. I didn’t dare prod at our mate bond to sense his emotions; it was something we only did sparingly, when it was wanted or necessary. I preferred to hear it from his mouth rather than rake my nails thr