Victoria’s POV I held his gaze, noticing his look softened as they remained on me. “Yes, I’ll be your Luna.” He didn’t move. Not even a twitch. “Makarius?” I prodded. “Say that again,” he said, only just above a whisper. “I said yes,” I repeated, more loudly this time. He rushed around the table and pulled me into a tight hug. “You said yes,” he spoke quietly in my ear, his voice low and steady. “Can I announce it? If you’re okay with it.” “Go ahead,” I said, trying to seem more assured than I really was. This was it. There was no turning back. “Alright, announcement tonight, ceremony tomorrow,” he said. His eyes were still locked on mine, searching for something. “You look like you’re second-guessing, Makarius. What aren’t you telling me?” “Wouldn’t dream of it,” he smiled. “N

