Chapter 91

Seasons passed with time; Elise had chosen to stay with Hayden, and with Chief Blackmoon’s blessing, they had their mating ceremony.

She had asked for nothing festive; only Abby and Hayden’s best friends were there as witnesses. She could remember how tense she was as she repeated those vows and how the last time at the altar ended up so horribly.

But with one of Hayden’s eyes, she reached his promise to be by her side, to protect her. There was still a nerve-wracking feeling after the ceremony.

It made her nervous about how the pack would accept her as Luna and Hayden’s partner. Contrary to her beliefs, the people welcomed her the moment Hayden announced she was in; they were all grateful for her help, and the people warmed up to her. Even though there would be biased whispers and some filled with jealousy, that was nothing that could break her.

Not until the very day her water broke and she was rushed to Abby’s, with Hayden waiting outside for the birth. It