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I run my fingers along the custom mahogany mantle one last time, feeling the smooth grain beneath my palm. Every detail in this room—from the warm honey tones of the wood to the placement of the windows to catch the morning light—I designed specifically for Christian. For us. The Luna quarters of the Shadowpine Pack house gleam around me, the culmination of eight years of devotion and three months of meticulous renovation work. I arranged the furniture to create intimate conversation spaces. I selected fabrics that would be both elegant and comfortable. I even commissioned that mantle to be carved with subtle wolf motifs that represent our pack's heritage. My phone buzzes in my pocket. Two days. The marking ceremony is in two days, and after eight years as Christian's chosen mate, I'll finally be officially claimed as his Luna.