_Lyla's POV_
The moment our kiss ended, the wedding festivities began.
The courtyard, already glimmering with lantern light and the silvery glow of the rising moon, erupted in applause and laughter. Music filled the air. There were soft flutes and gentle string melodies weaving through the whispering trees like a lullaby from the heavens. Dorian held my hand as we turned to face our pack, and for a heartbeat, everything was perfect. My chest swelled with emotion as I looked out over the smiling faces of our family, our pack, our people.
Marcus and Kale approached us first. Marcus, Dorian’s Beta, looked especially sharp in his navy suit. The silver trim at his cuffs matched the theme of the night. He bowed his head with a grin that reached his eyes.
"Congratulations, Alpha. Luna. That w
