She turned to Liam first, producing a small ceremonial dagger from within the folds of her garments. The blade gleamed silver in the moonlight, its hilt adorned with symbols similar to those carved into the stone pillars."Speak your intent, Alpha Heir," Cordelia instructed.Liam rose from his throne, standing tall and proud before the assembly. When he spoke, his voice carried to every corner of the Den without effort."I, Liam Alexander Lockwood, choose Isla as my mate, my Luna, my heart's match," he declared. "I offer her my protection, my loyalty, my strength. I claim her as mine before the pack and before the Moon Goddess. What stands between us shall fall. What threatens her shall perish. What brings her joy shall be my purpose."He extended his palm toward Cordelia, who drew the dagger across it in one swift motion. Blood welled from the cut, dark against his skin in the dim light. Without hesitation, Liam closed his fist, allowing several drops to fall onto the stone between t
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