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“You look beautiful,” when my mate, Alpha Damien whispered to me as his lips grazing my ear, we were about to step into our pack’s gathering. The pack house pulsed with celebration. Laughter, music, the scent of roasted meat—it all swirled around me like a storm I struggled to stay calm within. But the special part was that, tonight wasn’t just another gathering. It was a rehearsal for what would soon define me: the Luna ceremony, only weeks away. I smoothed my midnight-blue gown with nervous hands, forcing a steady breath. Damien’s fingers laced through mine, firm and warm. The bond between us sparked in reassurance, a reminder that I wasn’t alone. Pack members bowed as we passed, their smiles carrying pride and expectation. I was about to answer when the great doors burst open. …And Elara Wayne stepped inside. She didn’t just enter—she claimed the room. Honey-blonde hair cascading in flawless waves, an emerald dress cut to perfection, a smile sharpened to wound. She