LILA'S POV
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I woke to soft light coming through the curtains.
For a moment, I forgot where I was.
Then I felt the arm around my waist, warm and heavy.
Darius.
I turned slowly. He was still asleep, his chest rising steady, his jaw shadowed by the morning light.
It felt unrealā¦ like Iād stepped into someone elseās life.
He opened his eyes without warning. āGood morning, my Luna,ā he said, his voice low.
āMorning,ā I whispered. My throat felt tight, but I smiled anyway.
He reached up and brushed his thumb along my cheek. āToday is important.ā
I swallowed. āImportant?ā
āYes.ā He sat up, pulling me with him. āToday we begin the preparations. The pack will see you. They will honor you.ā
My stomach fluttered. āThe wedding?ā
āYes,ā he said simply. āOur wedding. You will wear silver
