His Miracle Luna-the Forsaken Lycan Queen

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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

surprise, he stood up. Pacing a little in front of me like He was gathering his thoughts, he finally turned and looked at me with

"I'm going."

decision had already been made. There was no room

he said. "I'll go with

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

www

course, I am. I'll speak to your master myself and ask them for your hand in marriage. I want

unsure if I

ever done anything like this for

mother-couldn't defend me to his family, to his pack, despite being their Alpha. But Deacon? He was more than ready to face

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

1. me.

you? There's nothing I wouldn't do.

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

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saw it clearly No matter what this marriage started

he never once made me feel like I was a burden-those

lips. Tears welled

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