Chapter 1011

How could there be fireflies in a season well past summer? Benjamin's tone was calm as he explained, "There's a firefly breeding farm around here." Shannon was initially surprised as to why he'd know since he'd just returned, but she soon realized that Hector had most likely told him. She looked up at him with a smile and asked, "So, is this the other gift you mentioned?" Benjamin met her gaze with his deep eyes. His voice sounded low and rich like the resonance of a cello as he said, "Not just this." Before Shannon could ask further, a whistle shot through the air. She turned abruptly just in time to witness the night sky erupt with dazzling fireworks. Boom! The burst of light painted the dark sky with vivid colors. Each explosion lit the heavens with cascading hues and etched itself into her memory. … For guests at the banquet area, they were greeted with a different view. The younger guests gasped in delight and grabbed their friends to rush to the lawn and marvel at the vib