Sasha walked down the aisle on Daniel's arm. The main hall was transformed. Flowers draped every surface, their white and gold petals catching the autumn light. Candles flickered along the walls, casting soft shadows. White fabric billowed from the ceiling, creating a canopy of hope and love. The crowd rose as she passed. Hybrids she had rescued. Wolves who had once been enemies. Vampires from families that had tried to destroy her. Witches who had looked away. All of them standing, all of them smiling, all of them being in the moment. Sasha's eyes found Rhys at the end of the aisle. He stood beneath an arch of flowers, his hands clasped in front of him, his eyes bright with tears. He had never looked more beautiful. He had never looked more hers. Daniel kissed her cheek and placed

