Chapter 591 A Pact in the Light, a Threat in the Dark

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They returned once again to the Silvermoon Estate, and once again to the same private dining room as last time. But this time. Reginald was already waiting inside–and the change in him was visible.

The old Alpha, whose face had always been stiff with scrutiny, actually stood to greet her. His gaze, once wary and harsh, now carried something closer to admiration.

“Tessa, have a seat,” Darren said, gesturing toward the chair and personally pouring her a cup of tea. “I was too narrow–minded before. I treated you poorly. Don’t take it to heart.” He paused, then continued solemnly, “You handled the virus outbreak brilliantly. Not just for Landon–every wolf in Montedra owes you a debt.”

Tessa hadn’t expected him to be so direct, and the sincerity caught her off guard. “I only did what needed to be done.”

“Facing that kind of pressure and still thinking of the bigger picture… not everyone could’ve done that.” Darren looked at her, a newfound respect in his eyes. “Looks like Landon’s judgment was better than mine.”

Then his tone shifted. “Since you two are fated mates, it’s time–by custom–for both families to meet and decide on the day of the bonding ceremony.”

In the werewolf world, bonding wasn’t just a wedding–it was a sacred ritual that bound blood and soul. The date had to be agreed upon by both families and aligned with tradition.

Tessa’s fingers tightened slightly around the teacup. Her voice dropped. “The only family I acknowledge is my grandfather.” But he was no longer here.

Silence settled over the room for a moment.

Sinclair family’s story. He sighed. “I wasn’t

Landon with a subtle signal, then turned back to Tessa. “Then we’ll leave the bonding ceremony up to you

said with a

letting his warmth seep through. “No rush.

grandfather had wanted nothing more than to see her

make the ceremony perfect. She would not

Darren’s stern face softened a little. “Next month, there’s a

pulled out his phone and brought up a lunar chart used by the wolves–something like an old almanac.

over, and Landon’s head tilted next to hers, their hair

said, looking at her with a quiet question in

“Yeah.

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front of him- such a fitting match–and thought of how wrong

chest. She murmured,

restaurant, Landon held her hand as they

comes, I want the entire Montedra pack to witness it,” he said, bending down to kiss the top of

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