This story is a sequel to Guardian

Be it the snow-covered houses, twinkling lights, sparkling stars, or the warmth of the fireplace, Hearth's Warming was here once again! A time for joyous celebration, time for family, and, of course, love!

A group friends – who were family, really – come together on Hearth's Warming Eve, to celebrate the holiday. With presents at the ready, food, drinks, and, most importantly, each other, the festivities proved to be as bright as the previous years'.

Or would it be brighter?

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