Chapter 66: Beauty of the Present

The night was bathed in the silvery light of the full moon, casting a luminous glow over the clearing where Lucian and I stood. The world seemed hushed, as if nature itself held its breath, as we shared a moment of vulnerability under the celestial canopy.

We had returned to our pack after much struggle and effort, and despite my lack of memory, I had started to rebuild my life with Lucian by my side. But there was a shadow that lingered, a secret that had haunted him, and I could see the pain in his eyes as he began to speak.

"Elisa," he began softly, his voice carrying the weight of years of silence, "there's something I need to tell you. Something I should have told you sooner."

I looked into his eyes, sensing the gravity of his words, and nodded for him to continue.

"Years ago, when our son was just a newborn," Lucian began, his voice trembling with emotion, "our pack was attacked by a group of rebels. I was away, fighting alongside the council to protect our territory."

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