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Dax's heart was heavy as he approached Blaire, the woman who had once held a significant place in his life. The moon cast a pale glow over the pack's gathering spot, lending an eerie atmosphere to their conversation. Blaire's eyes met his, filled with remorse and regret, as if she already knew the weight of her past actions.

"Blaire," Dax began, his voice tinged with a mix of pain and resolve. "We need to talk."

Blaire nodded, her voice barely above a whisper.

"I know, Dax. I'm prepared to face the consequences of what I've done."

Dax took a deep breath, gathering his thoughts. The wounds inflicted by Blaire's betrayal were still raw, but he had grown since then, and forgiveness had begun to take root in his heart.

"Blaire, I want you to understand that I've moved on. Aria is now the one who holds my heart. We're building something new, something stronger."

Blaire's eyes widened, a mixture of surprise and hurt flickering across her face.

"You're... with Aria now?" Her voice quivere