In the end, William stepped forward, draped a warm coat over my shoulders, and said softly, "Princess, it's getting cold."I turned and looked at the werewolf who had silently protected me all this time. For the first time, I showed a smile that came from true relief.I no longer dwelt on the emotions from the past.I simply said to him, and to the version of myself who had just been reborn, "William, don't call me Princess anymore. Let's become each other's mates."William smiled. "Princess, you never needed to confess. We've already bonded as a pair. We'll be together from now on."He pulled me into his arms. We held each other tightly, savoring the hard-won happiness.A year later, William and I held our marking ceremony before the entire pack. With everyone's blessings, his mark traced across my neck, and I officially became his Luna."We have chosen each other as mates. For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness or in health, we'll love and protect each other un
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