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I trailed behind Theo back to the office.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The walk back to the main hall felt longer than usual.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Maybe it was because we were silent the whole time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Maybe it was the memories Theo had unintentionally ripped open.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But I couldn\u2019t move myself to walk faster not say anything to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I have no idea what to say to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What if he asked about what happened to Kaia? What would I tell him?\u00a0<\/p>\n
I found out after Theo left that the blue Luna he always talked about was Kaia.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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He didn\u2019t say anything then but now that he was no longer here, he would ask further questions if anyone triggered him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I hadn\u2019t thought about the Academy in years. I\u2019d buried it all after everything Kaia did.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kaia wasn\u2019t that innocent girl with shy smiles, who tied her hair with that ridiculous little ribbon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was now a traitor, a criminal who attempted to murder my Luna and Pup.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She has no place in our lives. I hope Theo will understand this and won\u2019t go back on his word to sign an agreement with us if he finds out what happened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fear clawed straight into my ribs. This is good for our pack, nothing can go wrong.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And for a moment, just a moment, my mind wandered too.\u00a0<\/p>\n
How did everything fall apart so quickly?\u00a0<\/p>\n
I remembered the girl who laughed quietly at my terrible jokes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The girl who always said thank you even when I barely helped her with anything.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kaia used to look at me like I wasn\u2019t just a future Alpha, like I was someone she trusted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But that was so long ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kaia ruined everything the moment she betrayed this pack and tried to have Liora and our pup killed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I can never forgive her for that, she deserves everything that she got.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I wish Sir could see how happy Liora and I are without her in our lives; she would be so pathetic to know that she did all that for nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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I forced the thoughts down my throat when the guards opened the double doors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When we went inside, the long wooden table was filled with some of my men.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Theo stood beside the long wooden table, surrounded by my top men and advisors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Everyone looked at Theo with hope and admiration, while I was breaking inside, hoping this alliance would go down smoothly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I can\u2019t have anything go wrong with this alliance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlpha Draven, let\u2019s begin,\u201d I heard Theo call out to me. I smiled and took my seat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is it,\u201d one of my advisors murmured. \u201cAlliance of the decade.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I nodded, pushing every lingering emotion into a cold corner of my mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This wasn\u2019t the time for ghosts. I need to focus on what\u2019s important.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Theo stepped forward, an amused glint in his eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAre we ready to make it official?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah,\u201d I said, clearing my throat. \u201cLet\u2019s do this.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
One of Theo\u2019s men stood up and distributed the contract agreement in front of us and we both signed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Silvermoon and Shadowclaw, officially became allies.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCongratulations Alphas\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A ripple of approval went through the room, everyone shook hands, some of my men happily clapped and I could sense the excitement in the air.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pride swelled in my ribs, tightening me until I almost forgot the heaviness I felt a little while ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When we were done at the office, Theo was about to head out when I stopped him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlpha Theo,\u201d I said, walking to him. \u201cYou still have a night here, right? How about dinner? This calls for a celebration\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re right,\u201d Theo chuckled. \u201cI still have a night left, let\u2019s celebrate\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGreat! Let\u2019s do that\u201d I said, nodding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By the time we got back to the mansion, dinner was ready to be served.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Liora outdid herself. She was diligently overseeing everything despite her condition and I couldn\u2019t be more grateful that she was my mate and Luna.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was everything I\u2019ve ever wanted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Soon, the table was set and the dining hall smelled of roasted herbal chicken and warm bread.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She stepped beside him with a gentle smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cOh, Alpha Theo, you\u2019re here already\u201d Liora walked in with a bowl, one hand in her waist. \u201cSince you\u2019ll be leaving tomorrow, we thought of giving you a special treat of roasted herbal chicken. Seraphine said it was good for your health.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She looked at the door and Seraphine walked in with a bowl of soup, smiling as she greeted us.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope you like the food, Alpha Theo,\u201d she said before taking her seat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI appreciate your hard work, Luna Liora,\u201d Theo said. \u201cI will enjoy the food, thank you\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I relaxed slightly and took to serving Liora\u2019s plate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Liora handled the home affair perfectly, I had no complaints.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh this is enough, honey,\u201d Liora said. \u201cThank you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Theo seemed impressed as well. \u201cYour Luna has good taste.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Liora\u2019s cheeks flushed. \u201cI\u2019m trying the little way I can,\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I watched her move with confidence, composed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She handled servants, food, events, and even conversation with seamless ease.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A far cry from Kaia, who used to flinch at loud voices, she would drop plates when nervous.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kaia always looked too tired to handle the house after a few meetings.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Liora fit the Luna role effortlessly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I felt a twinge of guilt at the thought but I couldn\u2019t deny it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Liora was reliable and perfect.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was the type of partner I could trust to help govern a pack, not one I had to worry about protecting when things went awry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I lifted his cup, letting the warmth settle into my chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Theo raised his glass too. \u201cTo new beginnings.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTo new beginnings,\u201d I echoed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As they drank, Liora leaned into my side and patted my arm, reassuringly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I allowed it, I let her engulf me with her love and affection.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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When I saw the look of affection in her eyes, I melted. I lost control and wanted to scoop her up and eat her right there and then.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI love you, Liora,\u201d I mouthed, unable to take my eyes off her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI love you too, Draven,\u201d Liora replied, dragging my hand over her pregnant belly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I felt a kick, and I realised our pup was happy as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDid you see that?\u201d I exclaimed, \u201cThe baby, it kicked!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Liora nodded, smiling with emotion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I did. Our baby seems to be happy for you as well\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I pulled her closer and kissed her lips, burying my nose in her neck.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When I turned around, Theo was looking at us.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo sorry about that, Theo,\u201d I said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, it\u2019s okay. You two are such a sweet couple, I love seeing happy couples\u201d Theo said, holding a glass of\u00a0<\/p>\n
water.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you. Let\u2019s eat,\u201d I suggested. \u201cPlease eat some more, Alpha Theo\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Theo nodded. \u201cSure!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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