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."

appreciated his words more 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

a little in front of me like He was gathering his thoughts, he finally turned and looked at me with a firm, unshakable

"I'm going."

decision had already been made. There was no

your training camp and ask them for their blessing," he said. "I'll go with or without you. You don't need to worry-

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

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eye-level, the moonlight reflecting in his eyes as he held my gaze. His voice was soft, but every word 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.

several times, unsure if I was hearing

one had ever done anything like this for

even stand up to 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 met. He

stop myself. I probably sounded like a broken record,

1. me.

nothing I wouldn't do. He shook his head slowly, as if to emphasise it.

even realised was there loosened. The

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Chapter 143

this marriage started out as, no matter the circumstances... his sincerity was

the steady presence, the way he never once made me feel like I

corners of my lips.

say. I..." I swallowed. "This