Aria's POV
Damian's words settled something deep in my chest. The knot of anxiety I'd been carrying finally loosened.
He'd thought of everything. For Silver Creek Pack, all I really needed was a formal public announcement. Nothing complicated. Just... official.
Elena's call came at exactly the right time—perfectly timed for when we'd finished our evening together and were heading home.
"Aria, sweetheart," her voice came through warm but cautious, "my son is so impulsive. Just suddenly deciding to get married like that—I hope you're not upset that there wasn't more preparation? More ceremony?"
The carefulness in her tone made my heart swell. "No, not at all. I'm really happy."
My voice came out soft, almost shy. I couldn't even look at Damian as I said it.
"Oh thank t
