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Chloe

The next morning, Aaron and the elders conducted a meeting with all the pack members.

— We are happy to announce to the pack members that our alpha, Aaron Fortier Gagliardi, has finally chosen a mate. — said one of the elders into the microphone.

He was addressing the entire community, who listened to him attentively.

— We are pleased to introduce your future Luna from the Black Moon pack, Delancy Wilhelm.

Everyone screamed and applauded when Delancy took the stage and stood next to Aaron. She grabbed his hand, eyes widening.

I watched everything from behind the crowd. I didn't want to be there, but it was mandatory.

I could feel my heart breaking a little more every second as I watched the spectacle unfold.

That was my destiny. Watching my partner build his life with someone else.

I stared at Aaron and our eyes met for a brief second before I turned my head.

Someone touched my shoulder: it was Max, Bowman was next to him.

Aspen was also with them. The three of them ha