Keira turned to see Elias standing in the doorway, his silhouette framed by the golden light of the ballroom. He didn't look like the man she’d met in a dusty library six years ago. In his tailored tuxedo, he looked like a prince from a story she had forgotten she was writing.
“I’m not hiding,” Keira said, her voice trembling slightly. “I’m just... watching the stars.” Quand l'amour brille de mille feux - Keira And...
“Our love hasn’t always been loud, Keira. But it has always been certain. And tonight, I want it to be more than just a flicker.” Keira turned to see Elias standing in the
“The stars are dim tonight,” Elias said, stepping closer until the scent of sandalwood and rain enveloped her. He took the velvet box from her hand and opened it. Inside, a diamond solitaire caught the light of the Eiffel Tower’s distant pulse, refracting it into a thousand tiny rainbows. “I didn’t buy this because it was beautiful. I bought it because it reminded me of how you look when you’re passionate about something. Like you're burning from the inside out.” He took the ring and held it between them. “I’m not hiding,” Keira said, her voice trembling
Quand l'amour brille de mille feux—when love shines with a thousand lights—it doesn't just illuminate the room; it changes the person standing in it. And as Keira looked into Elias's eyes, she realized they weren't just witnessing the glow. They were the source of it.