ELISA'S POV
The Moon Realm was quieter than I’d ever seen it tonight. Azrien lay beside me, his body warm against mine.
I traced the line of his jaw with trembling fingers, marveling at the way his presence alone could make the weight of years of pain vanish. “It’s strange,” I murmured, letting the words float softly between us. “I spent so long thinking I’d never be safe… never be free… never be happy... and now…” My voice faltered, and I buried my face into his chest. “Now I feel… at home.”
“You are home,” he said softly, his lips brushing the top of my head. “With me. Safe and happy. Always.”
I closed my eyes, letting the warmth of his arms wrap around me like a shield. “I never thought I’d feel this again,” I admitted. “I thought… after Alec, after the pack… I’d never trust anyon
