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Maya's POV The coffee shop had expanded, adding a second floor to handle increased traffic. The "Supernatural-Friendly" sign now felt redundant. Everywhere was supernatural-friendly now, or at least trying to be.Jaxon sat at our usual corner table, looking happier than I'd seen him in months. He stood when I approached and pulled me into a tight hug."You look good," I said, sitting across from him. "Like really good. What's going on?""I've been reinstated in my father's pack." He couldn't keep the smile off his face. "Officially. With honors. He actually apologized for disowning me.""Jaxon, that's amazing!""He said watching me fight for you, watching me protect the pack and still support your choices, showed him what true alpha strength looks like." Jaxon's eyes were bright. "He's grooming me for alpha leadership now. In a few years, when he's ready to step down, I'll lead the pack."Pride swelled in my chest. "You're going to be an incredible alpha.""I learned from the best."

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Maya'sPOV"I got an interesting proposal yesterday," Ronan said. "Oxford wants to establish a similar supernatural studies center. They want me to consult on the design.""That's incredible!""It means travel. A lot of it. But it also means spreading what we've learned here to the rest of the world." He looked at me seriously. "I wanted to make sure you were okay with it before I accepted.""Ronan, you don't need my permission to live your life.""I know. But you're important to me. Your opinion matters." He smiled. "You're my best friend, Maya. That's never going to change, no matter where my work takes me."I reached across the desk and took his hand. "Then accept it. Change the world. I'll be here when you need me.""Always together," he said. "Even when we're apart."The final day of the semester arrived. Graduation for the spring class, and I'd been chosen as student speaker. Probably because I was the White Luna, but I tried not to think about that too much.I stood backstage, th

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