Chapter Sixty Eight

Damian:

Standing before the mirror, my hands trembled slightly as I adjusted my tie. In the silence of my thoughts, Marcus's voice broke through via the mindlink.

"Alpha, everything is ready for the Luna's welcome ceremony."

"Alright, thanks," I replied with a sigh of relief, taking a deep breath in an attempt to steady my nerves.

I didn't want anything to go wrong with the celebration, and I was determined to make today perfect. It was inexplicable how I managed to convince her, and despite my past mistakes, Ruby had shown incredible bravery and forgiveness by agreeing to stand by my side as Luna. It was wrong of me to have invaded her privacy by taking her precious book without permission, and even worse, to have considered her as a replacement for my deceased mate.

It was unacceptable, and deep down, I knew I didn't deserve her trust. But I was too selfish to let her go. After last night's passionate time together, our bond felt stronger than ever, and I could sense it growing with