Chapter 69

Mia picked up the thread of the tale. “She was captivated by the notion, Marcus. Emily had always felt like an outsider in her ordinary life. Our pack offered her a chance to embrace something extraordinary.”

Marcus nodded appreciatively. “You both gave her a choice, then.”

Lily and Mia exchanged a knowing look before responding in unison, “Yes, she chose us.”

A satisfied smile played on Marcus’s lips as he dismissed everyone with a wave of his hand. “Well done, my pack. Let this be a reminder that our strength lies not only in our individual abilities but also in the bonds we forge with those who share our deepest secrets. This meeting is concluded.”

As the pack members dispersed into the night, their hearts swelled with pride, knowing that they had welcomed a new member filled with hope, ready to continue to blossom like they have been doing.”

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As the movie played on the screen, Tom and Lisa sat side by side on the cozy couch, both lost in th