Chapter 37: New Beginnings

(Aline POV - Three Months Later) I stood in front of the full-length mirror in what was now officially our bedroom, adjusting the deep blue dress that Evan had bought me for tonight's pack gathering. My reflection showed changes that went beyond just clothing—my eyes held flecks of gold now, my skin had a subtle luminescence, and there was a confidence in my posture that hadn't been there before. "You look beautiful," Evan said from behind me, his arms wrapping around my waist as he pressed...