LILA'S POV
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The lake water was still. It glowed aintly under the moonlight.
Asherâs arms were around me, his warmth chasing away the nightâs chill.
Our wounds were gone, healed by the magic of our bond and the Moon Goddessâs lake.
I could still feel the tingle of that light, like it was part of me now.
Part of us.
My heart was full, beating strong with love and hope. Asherâs silver eyes sparkled as he smiled at me, his hand brushing my cheek.
âWe did it,â he whispered. âYou did it.â
I shook my head, smiling back. âWe did it. Together.â
He laughed, soft and happy, pulling me closer. The mate bond hummed between us, warm and alive.
I wanted to stay like this foreverâjust us, the moonlight, the water. But we couldnât.
The forest wasnât safe. Darius and Kade were out there s
