His Miracle Luna-the Forsaken Lycan Queen

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Chapter 143

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."

facing those I trained under, I knew it was the

me like He was gathering his thoughts, he finally turned and looked at me with

"I'm going."

in his voice told me the decision had already been made. There was no room left

for their blessing," he said. "I'll go with or without you. You

him, stunned. "You... you're really

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carried weight. "Of course, I am. I'll speak to your master myself and ask them for your hand in marriage. I want them to see I'm not taking this lightly. I want

unsure if I was

ever done anything

family, to his pack, despite being their Alpha. But Deacon? He was more than ready to face warriors he'd never met.

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

1. me.

you? There's nothing I wouldn't do. He shook his head slowly, as

loosened. The heavy weight I'd carried for years started

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it clearly No matter what this marriage started out

quiet moments, the steady presence, the way he never once made me feel

tugged at the corners of my lips. Tears welled at the edges of my

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