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ll house she shared with her adoptive mother, her legs crossed, her arms wrapped around her knees. The sweet scent of freshly cut grass fille

re a moment just with each other, like they did when they were children. This moment, although simple, filled her w

d with a determined step, but his bright smile betrayed a joy that he could not

e you wait? That would be a crime," he replied with a

Diane felt the tension in the air, an electrifying charge just waiting to explode. They talked about everything and nothing, d

than I imagined. It is a heavy responsibility. » He turned to her, his eyes shini

elicate chord within her. "You will be an excellent alpha, I have no doubt," s

separate them. "Never, Diane. I could never leave you alone. » He paused, then ad

than that? Her heart sank at the idea of having to settle for the role of f

little closer. The warmth of his hands, as he brushed her arm, sent a shiver through her entire being. His thoughts mixed wit

ng shyly at first, then with an intensity that surprised her. The kiss turned into something more passionate, a mixture of desir

ar. Their gazes locked, and she saw in his eyes a mixture of su

nfessed, her voice trembling with emotion. "I love you, and always have. It

erious look taking over

you became alpha, and that changes everything. Maybe this shouldn

th. "I didn't know...I don't know what to say. » His g

. "But you're going to have a luna . You have responsibilities that are beyond you. »

ough his hair. "It's not that simple, Diane. I... I always t

knew this moment would come. I'm just happy with what we have. » She

I don't want to lose you. I need you in my life. » His

appy. That's all that matters to me. » Their eyes met again,

seemed to be slipping away. She had shared a moment with him, a moment that would remain engraved in his memory, but

rt. She awoke to daylight, the memory of their burning night still fresh in her mind. Every detail, every ges

h tears, but she tried to convince herself that she could overcome this. She went

t filtered through the branches, and birdsong echoed around her. But this time it all

pable tension hung in the air, and she felt worry growing within her. As she approac

hero, his hero, stood there, beaming alongside a young woman. His gaze, full of pride, rested on her. Diane understood, with

ep from falling. Her hands began to shake, and she felt her heart tear into a thousand pieces. The

, and a wave of jealousy and sadness invaded her. S

to a shadow of wha

ut she couldn't allow it. She had to be strong. But the memories of their night,

d that this moment could be the start of something bigger? She had always know

have been, but would never be. The night that had brought warmth to his heart was now a painful memory,