Chapter 153

ZAREK

The hall had emptied, leaving behind a quiet that felt almost sacred.

The day had been full of energy and celebration, but now, with everyone gone, it was just Tania and me.

The air was calm, and I could feel the weight of the moment settling in.

I turned to her, my heart steady. This wasn’t going to be a surprise—after all, her mother had practically announced my intentions earlier.

But that didn’t matter. What mattered was what I had to say, and how much I wanted to share this with her.

“Let’s take a walk,” I suggested, squeezing her hand gently.

She looked at me, her eyes warm and trusting, and nodded.

We made our way up the grand staircase to the top floor, where the large windows offered a clear view of the night sky.

The moon hung low, casting its soft light across the polished floors, creating an intimate, almost magical atmosphere.

Tania turned to me, curiosity in her gaze. “What are you up to, Zarek?”

I chuckled softly. “I know your mother already spilt the beans