LOGINAlaric turned, looked at the crowd, then back at Lily. His voice was strong and steady, echoing through the walls of the large wedding hall.
“I’ve loved you, Lily, since the moment you were born. The moment your mom let me hold that tiny bundle of joy with lilac eyes, a special bond formed—at least from my side. I patiently waited for you to finally see me, to love me, to be ready for our relationship. And the moment you agreed to marry me was the happiest moment of my life.”He paused. Lily was staring at him, not even blinking. A tear slipped down her mother’s cheek—she was deeply moved, knowing how much Alaric truly loved her daughter. The guests were still silent, waiting.“Before I make an announcement, Lily, just answer one question—do you truly love me?” he asked softly.Lily’s eyes widened, her lips parting and trembling. It was such a simple question, yet it caught her completely off guard. All her life, she had loved Darius. She’d waited forKai was pacing in the hospital room as Darina was taken to the operating theatre. He didn’t hear the cooing voices of his dad, Barbara, and Amber, who were rocking his two pups. Everything around him was a blur—only the loud drum of his heartbeat echoed in his ears. He was terrified. What if his mate and daughter didn’t make it? No. That wasn’t possible. She had been through war, crossed realms, and survived his curse. She couldn’t die giving birth. The Moon Goddess couldn’t be that cruel. His father placed a hand on his shoulder, trying to stop him from pacing restlessly. “Son, she’ll be alright. Come, spend time with your newborn pups.” “How could he be so sure?” thought Kai, while Blake howled in his head, sick with worry for their mate. “Did you name your babies?” asked Amber, trying to distract Kai, hiding her own anxiety. “The girl’s name is Mila, and the boy’s Kyle,” he said bluntly. Suddenly, Camilla entered, carrying a tiny bundle in her arms. A baby girl opened
Sometimes, it’s good to be wrong. And Darina was actually happy that her feeling of an upcoming storm turned out to be nothing more than the awkwardness of finally being at peace — learning to adjust to a new reality. Time flew by, and soon, Luna Elena welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world, whom she named Delilah. “She looks like you,” Kai said with a smile, glancing at Darina’s sister. “Hope she’ll be brave and smart like her big sister,” said Alpha Claus, taking his baby girl into his arms and gently rocking her. “Soon, we’ll have our own miracle,” Colin said, caressing Jackie’s still-flat stomach. “Are you expecting a pup?” Darina and Kai asked in unison. “Yes,” Jackie beamed. “Soon, Dariel, Delilah, and Larisa’s pups will have a playmate. I said before that I wouldn’t start a family until I’d taken my business to the next level. And thanks to you and Amber — after you both visi
Darius inhaled deeply and began, “Our parents were killed during a rogue attack. My sister Helena was seventeen; I was thirteen. She took care of me like a mother, even though she was grieving. She was strong, beautiful, and kind.At eighteen, she met her mate—the gamma’s son, our pack’s future gamma. Within a year, she was pregnant. I was fifteen then, already tall and broad-shouldered from training every day. The Luna of our pack took a liking to me. She was twenty-five years older. I was waiting for my mate. She drugged me and r*ped me. But that wasn’t the worst part. Afterwards, she wanted me to come to her willingly. When I refused, she showed me how cruel she could be. She gave my sister to a group of ten rogues to r*pe while four warriors held me down and made me watch.”Darina and Amber gasped in shock while Lily squeezed his hand, her nails digging into his skin. Everyone at the table went utterly still—no one even dared to breathe. Alaric’s jaw clenched, fury flashing in his
The wedding lasted three days, so the next morning began with a beautiful breakfast in the garden.Darina and Kai were walking toward the tables when they bumped into Maya and Ludwing. Their hands were locked, and it looked like Maya was trying to yank hers free, but Ludwing kept his grip tight.“No mates, huh?” teased Darina.“Sometimes we convince ourselves we don’t want something just because we don’t have it. I was sure I didn’t want a mate,” Maya said, softly giggling. “But Ludwing changed my mind.” She looked at him playfully, and he returned her affectionate gaze.Darina mindlinked Kai, “Who would’ve imagined that the cold-hearted seer and the witch afraid of commitment could become such a charming couple?”Kai just smiled.“I’m happy for both of you,” said Darina, and Kai nodded in agreement.They left the happy couple behind and continued toward the garden.“Looks like Cupid had his hands full these days,” j
Darius closed his eyes. The image of Lily appeared in his mind. She looked breathtaking in her strapless wedding ballgown—a vision of lace, tulle, and delicate beadwork that shimmered with every step. Her sleek updo, jewelled tiara, and soft makeup highlighted her rare lilac eyes, completing a look both regal and ethereal. His heart clenched, seeing Alaric’s hands wrapped possessively around her waist. Darius saw their first dance, the cutting of the cake. Every smile Lily gave Alaric, every glance, every kiss was like a dagger to his heart. But there was no one to blame but himself. He had pushed her away, chasing revenge instead of holding on to his love. The wedding reception ended, and the newlywed couple left for their chambers. Darkness crept through Darius’s vision. A terrible pain split his head; the world tilted, spun—and then went still. When he opened his eyes again, he froze. His
Alaric turned, looked at the crowd, then back at Lily. His voice was strong and steady, echoing through the walls of the large wedding hall.“I’ve loved you, Lily, since the moment you were born. The moment your mom let me hold that tiny bundle of joy with lilac eyes, a special bond formed—at least from my side. I patiently waited for you to finally see me, to love me, to be ready for our relationship. And the moment you agreed to marry me was the happiest moment of my life.”He paused. Lily was staring at him, not even blinking. A tear slipped down her mother’s cheek—she was deeply moved, knowing how much Alaric truly loved her daughter. The guests were still silent, waiting.“Before I make an announcement, Lily, just answer one question—do you truly love me?” he asked softly.Lily’s eyes widened, her lips parting and trembling. It was such a simple question, yet it caught her completely off guard. All her life, she had loved Darius. She’d waited for







