Broken by One, Desired by All
The pack gasped, their voices a mix of awe and excitement, their eyes locked onto the proof of the bond.
Lily did the same, her fingers tracing the mark on her own neck, her smile triumphant, her eyes gleaming. The wolves howled again, their voices jubilant, their pride a living, breathing thing.
The priest raised his hands, silencing the crowd. "The bond is sealed," he declared, his voice ringing through the hall. "The union is complete. Let the moon bless them, and let the pack rejoice!"
The room erupted… Howls. Cheers. The sound of celebration. And all I could think was… Finally. Finally, it was over. Finally, I could leave. Finally, I would be free… Or as free as I could ever be.