Chapter 180

Valeria’s POV

Callum’s gaze shifted to the frozen lake. Its surface glinted under the soft light, a stark beauty against the snow-laden backdrop. “As beautiful as Boreal is, sometimes the snow and frost take so much away from life here,” he said, his voice quieter, more reflective.

He gestured toward the lake, his expression tinged with nostalgia. “This lake used to be our favorite spot. We’d come