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Chapter 143

Elena's POV

I looked at him admiringly. How lucky was it that we had found each other and that he had offered me this marriage?

It might be an arranged marriage, but how come I feel more fortunate about this one than the last?

It's like he wasn't real. He was setting the standard too high. When Bryson wasn't there for me and came back only to betray me, I was shattered. I didn't think I'd ever believe in marriage again, let alone have one fall into my life unexpectedly.

But with Deacon... even if this entire arrangement was just a bandage over the problems we were both facing, he was going far and beyond to make it bearable, memorable, and somehow, even perfect.

Custodes was no ordinary place. It was secluded, hidden away, and meant for the most elite warriors. Gaining access was difficult, and getting permission without being a member was even more difficult. Almost impossible. And yet, here he was, ready to face anything-anyone-just to ease my worries.

He wasn't even asking me to go with him, even though he knew I was afraid. There was a quiet, ever-present fear in me about what my seniors and masters would think. They were strict and traditional. They wouldn't be happy to learn about this marriage

.not when I hadn't gone to them first.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" he asked suddenly, pulling me out of my thoughts.

Ifelt my cheeks warm instantly. Damn. I must have been staring at him too long with a goofy smile plastered on my face. Shaking my head quickly, I muttered, "You don't have to do that. I don't want you to feel pressured... or like you're not enough just because you didn't come from my world."

than I could say. That was enough. As scared as I was of facing those I trained under, I knew it was the right thing to do. I would face them, eventually. But knowing Deacon was willing-that

in front of me like He was gathering his thoughts, he

"I'm going."

told me the decision had already been

to your training camp and ask them for their blessing," he said. "I'll go

stared at him, stunned. "You... you're really going to

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was soft, but every word carried weight. "Of course, I am. I'll speak to

if I was hearing him

done anything

his mother-couldn't defend me to his family, to his pack, despite being their Alpha. But Deacon? He was more than ready to face warriors he'd never

unable to stop myself. I probably sounded like a broken record, but the disbelief refused to

1. me.

There's nothing I wouldn't do. He shook his

shifted in my chest. A tightness I hadn't even realised was there loosened. The heavy weight I'd

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matter what this marriage started

the steady presence, the way he never once made

of my lips. Tears welled

say. I..." I swallowed. "This means a lot to me. More than

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