LILA'S POV
I woke up warm.
Safe.
Darius’s arm was still around me when I opened my eyes. The fire had burned low. It was morning, or maybe almost noon—I didn’t know. I didn’t care.
“Good morning, my Luna,” he said, his voice soft.
I smiled without even thinking. “Good morning.”
He brushed his thumb over my cheek. “Today,” he said, “they will see you. The whole pack will see the woman I’ve chosen.”
My heart skipped. “You mean…?”
“Yes,” he said. “You’ll stand with me. You’ll walk by my side. No one will question you after today.”
I sat up fast, nervous and excited all at once. “What do I wear?”
Darius smiled. “I’ve already chosen something.”
He went to the chest, the one with the silver dress. He held it out to me like it was treasure.
My breath caught. “It’s beautiful.”
“It’s
