CALEB The sun was high in the sky, casting a golden glow over the entire pack grounds. The air buzzed with excitement and anticipation, and my heart pounded with a mixture of emotions that I could barely contain. Today wasn’t just any day. Today, I would be taking the final step that would unite me and Valerie forever—our wedding day, and the day she would officially be crowned Luna in front of the pack. The pack had gathered in the main clearing, the space alive with the chatter of friends, family, and allies. Rows of chairs lined the grassy field, and in front, there was a simple archway woven with vines and flowers. The scent of fresh blossoms filled the air, mingling with the faint scent of pine from the nearby forest. It felt right, natural—like the earth itself was giving its bless

