As they continued to celebrate, I allowed myself a moment to breathe, feeling the weight of their acceptance settle in. I had given them hope, something to look forward to. And now, as they chanted my name, I knew I had solidified my place as their Alpha once more.
When I got home, I saw Luna standing by the balcony. I stood there, watching her, letting the moment sink in.
"Luna," I called softly, as she moved gracefully towards me, her hand gently resting on her growing belly. "It still feels unreal, doesn’t it? Everything we went through. And now, this."
"You’ve brought me a life I never thought was possible," I continued, stepping closer. "After everything. After Marcosias, the battles, the fights. We’re finally here. Together."
"It feels like the weight of the world is lifting," she whispered, a glimmer of hope in her voice. "Everything’s different now."
"You’ve made it all worth it," I said as I reached for her, gently pulling her into my arms. "And now, we're starting a new chapter. Our son. Our future."
"It’s everything I’ve ever dreamed of." Her eyes softened as she looked up at me.
I kissed her forehead, feeling a peace that I hadn’t felt in years.
"I never thought I’d be here, Luna. With you, carrying our son, the heir to the clan."
Luna was carrying my son—a child that would inherit not just my lineage as Alpha of the oldest werewolf clan, but also the powerful blood of a seer. He would be the first of his kind, a combination of forces that had never existed before.
Luna smiled softly, leaning into my embrace.
“Our son will be strong, just like his father.” She turned in my arms to face me, her green eyes sparkling with warmth and love. “And he’ll be wise. Like his mother,” I added, brushing a soft kiss across her lips.
I held Luna, staring out over the estate, thinking back on the last few months.
"It’s been a whirlwind, hasn’t it?" I said to Luna, as I stroked her hair.
"Miranda, Robert and I, we’ve been fighting to save the company from everything Marcosias tried to destroy."
I paused, shaking my head slightly in disbelief. "Miranda, though. She’s really surprised me. The way she’s thrown herself into the work, her dedication. It’s like I’m seeing a new side of her, a version of my daughter I didn’t even know existed."
Luna smiled softly, watching me as I continued. "And Jake. He’s always been there, solid as ever, like the backbone of everything we’ve done. Without him, we wouldn’t have pulled it off. And Robert too. He really helped with the company."
I ran a hand through my hair, thinking about all we’d accomplished.
"Together, we did it. We fought back from the brink of bankruptcy, and now, the company’s stronger than ever." I glanced at Luna, pride swelling in my chest. "I couldn’t be prouder of Miranda. She’s become so much more than I ever imagined."
“You’ve given me everything,” I whispered, pulling Luna closer. “I don’t know how to thank you.”
She smiled, her hand resting on her stomach. “You’ve given me everything, too, Orion. A family, a future, and love. What more could I ever want?”
Looking deep into her eyes, I couldn’t resist her soft lips, as I pressed mine against them.
“Oh, you two. Get a room,” Miranda teased.
Luna and Miranda burst into laughter.
I watched Luna and Miranda together, a smile tugging at the corners of my lips. "You know, seeing you two like this ..." I paused, trying to find the right words. "It means more to me than I can put into words."
I took a deep breath, my voice soft but full of emotion.
"You both are the two most important women in my life." I shook my head, feeling peace settle over me. "For the first time in years, I feel ... complete."
“Well, Dad …” Miranda began, her tone light, but I could sense the excitement bubbling beneath the surface. “I’m happy to be with you two. It seems we have a wedding ritual to plan.”
My heart skipped a beat at her words. The idea of a wedding ritual—of officially making Luna my partner in every way—was something I hadn’t let myself dwell on yet. But hearing Miranda say it so casually, so naturally, made it feel real. It made the future feel tangible.
Miranda’s gaze flickered to Luna, and I noticed the knowing glint in her eyes. Without missing a beat, she turned back to me and added, “Dad, if you’ll excuse us,” before wrapping her arm around Luna and tugging her away with a playful smirk.