Page 54 of Pawsitive Data

The doors began to open, but Emma wasn’t finished. “I’m not just measuring frequencies anymore, Lucas. I’m measuring moments. Every smile, every laugh, every time you pull me into your arms while I’m babbling about data points. I’m documenting us, our story, because you make even ordinary moments feel extraordinary.”

His answering pulse of emotion nearly brought her to her knees. Through their bond, she felt his heart racing to match hers, felt his panther purring with joy at her words.

“My stunning, incredible mate,” his voice carried such love it made her eyes tear up, “who turned my carefully ordered world into a fascinating experiment worth living. Who makes me want to show off just to see her eyes sparkle with appreciation. Who taught me that real strength is letting someone see your heart.”

Emma stepped into the great hall, her body glowing not with scientific energy but with pure devotion. The assembled pride gasped as ancient magic responded to their enhanced connection, creating patterns of light that danced around them like stars.

But she had eyes only for Lucas.

“The preliminary data suggests,” she managed with a shaking voice as they reached the front of the room, “that I am completely, irrevocably in love with you.”

Lucas’s laugh held such joy it made the ceremonial crystals sing.

“For us,” Emma whispered against his lips, pulsing with everything in her heart. “Always for us.”

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