By the time the sun began to set, casting golden hues through the tall glass windows of the royal estate, the entire atmosphere of the day had shifted from quiet anticipation to something far grander, something electric.
Word had already traveled like wildfire throughout the pack grounds, and by evening, King Markus had summoned the full assembly of the Royal Pack for an official announcement. Every warrior, every elder, every court member was gathered in the ceremonial circle, torches flickering in the growing dusk, murmurs rolling through the crowd like distant thunder.
Kaius stood tall, dressed in ceremonial black with silver embroidery laced through the collar and sleeves, his arm wrapped protectively around Raya’s waist. She wore a soft ivory dress that clung to her shape gently, fl
