Chapter Two: The Glow Between Us - Candle

By the time she stepped back into the market, dusk had softened the edges of the day. The air carried a stillness now, the bustle giving way to gentle murmurs and the low crackle of fires. Lanterns swayed above the stalls, spilling golden light over mossy cobblestones and curling pumpkin vines that reached for the night. The scents came in soft waves. Cinnamon and clove drifting like a memory, sweetened by the slow melt of caramel in the air, laced with the faint, earthy cool of moss beneath her feet.

She slowed her steps, letting the warmth of the place seep into her bones. Shadows deepened between the stalls, yet every flicker of light seemed to draw her forward. Somewhere ahead, laughter rose and fell, and the faint curl of smoke coiled upward, carrying with it the comfort of something familiar. Her scarf was pulled close, the cashmere grazing her cheek like a tender touch, as if the night itself was coaxing her deeper into its glow.

And there, just beyond the spill of lamplight, she saw him again, the vendor from earlier. He stood behind his stall as though he’d been waiting, his hands resting lightly on the worn wood, his eyes catching hers as if no time had passed at all. The crowd seemed to blur and thin around them, every sound fading until only the low hum of fire remained.

The space between them pulsed with a hidden warmth, a secret ember waiting in the shadows, something quietly awakening, yet to reveal its full fire. She didn’t move at first, afraid the spell might break, but his gaze held her fast, and the faintest, knowing smile tugged at his lips. In that fragile, golden moment, it was as though the night itself was holding its breath, waiting to see what would happen next.

ABOUT OUR COCONUT-SOY CANDLES
In a quiet corner of Missouri, each candle is hand-poured with care, in small, unhurried batches—a labor of love born from the steady rhythm of honest craftsmanship. We use a gentle blend of coconut and soy wax, chosen for its clean burn and velvety texture, and scent each vessel with premium-grade fragrance oils, evocative and carefully curated. From pouring to packaging, every candle passes through attentive hands, carrying with it the warmth of its making—ready to bring light, comfort, and a touch of quiet poetry into your home.

BURN TIME
3oz candle will burn for approximately 20-30 hours.

7oz candle will burn for approximately 40-60 hours.

CANDLE CARE
-On the first burn, allow the melt pool to reach the edges of the glass jar. This will help to prevent tunneling and give your candle a nice even burn.

-Trim the wick to about 1/4" before each use.

-Burn candle no more than 4 hours at a time.