Nala
As people started arriving from all over, the air buzzed with anticipation. I could feel the weight of the moment approaching, and it stirred a mix of nervousness and excitement within me.
I never imagined my mating and Claiming ceremony would happen like this, in such a grand way, nor did I ever think it would be with anyone other than Maxwell. But fate had decided differently long before I could have known, and I had made peace with that.
Did I have regrets? No. Was I happy? Yes, undeniably.
My heart raced at the thought of making what Xander and I had permanent, of solidifying our bond in front of the entire pack. Xander had become more anxious as the day drew closer, concerned about our meeting being postponed until tomorrow, as tradition dictated. It made sense, but it didn
