Surprise flitters across his face, and he looks between us.


    “Me?”


    “No, we were talking to the ghost beside you,” Sebastian says sarcastically.


    “Ah no, I mean I don’t mind but I… are you sure you want someone invading your ce?” he asks


    uncertainly.


    That isn’t a tant no.


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    “I think we could use your help too,” I say with a smile, knowing that would make him feel better.


    “Yeah, you’ll be good for babysitting,” Sebastian remarks.


    Aran is about to counter before he smiles slightly and sighs. “Well, I don’t think that is such a bad idea.


    Maybe I will ept.”


    “Great!” I say pulling free from Sebastian’s hold and hugging Aran, surprising


    him.


    He rxes soon and hugs me back.


    “Thank you, Zaia… Thank you, Sebastian, it will be nice having the children around,” he says, his eyes


    soft, despite his brisk tone.


    But we both know him better than that. Past that tough exterior is a man who cares deeply.


    “Perfect then!” I say as I move back.


    “But are you both certain? I know Sebastian and I do sh…” he says looking at Sebastian, needing


    the approval of his son too…


    Sebastian sighs, shoving his hands into his pockets. “I don’t think we’ve shed much over thest few


    years… I like the idea too Dad, I’d like to have you there. He says quietly, just like his dad, he doesn’t


    show emotions so easily and my heart squeezes feeling emotional as I watch them both.


    “Thank you.” Aran replies as he stretches his hand awkwardly before hesitating and almost retracting it.


    ‘Give him a hug!‘ I say to Sebastian. He nces at me, but he doesn’t argue, stepping forward and


    hugging his father.


    Aran looks surprised, but I don’t miss the glistening sparkle in his eyes as he


    hugs Sebastian back.


    “I am proud to have a son like you,” he says quietly.


    “Well, you should be,” Sebastian replies arrogantly and I brush my away, watching them smile faintly at


    one another.


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    Everything really is going well.


    Shortly after that, Aran takes the children to get them to bed, and Sebastian turns to me, offering me


    his hand.


    We were just going to go for a small walk before we headed inside.


    Neither of us speaks as he takes my hand,cing his fingers with mine as we walk along the path,


    gazing at the stars glittering in the night sky.


    I rest my head against his shoulder, enjoying his presence.


    One thing I realise with life is that you don’t need a man, but if you do ept one into your life, make


    sure he is one who will treat you the way you deserve to be treated.


    Trust, loyalty, and appreciation are important, and if one is forgotten or broken, it can cause havoc.


    I don’t need Sebastian in my life, but I choose to have him in my life on my own ord. Regardless of


    all those who judged me saying I should stay for my children, or tolerate him for the sake of others,


    remember to always put yourself first.


    I did, and now I’m happy, knowing that both Sebastian and I are in the right ce, for ourselves and for


    this rtionship. Only then can I give my best to him, our children, and this pack.


    “What’s on your mind?” Sebastian asks as wee to a stop, and he raises my hand to his lips,


    kissing my knuckles tenderly.


    “Us,” I say softly.


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    “Oh?”


    “Yes, I love you, Alpha Sebastian,” I whisper.


    “And I love you, my Luna.” He says softly, “Now and always.”


    I smile, unable to stop my heart from pounding, and tiptoeing, I im his lips in a soft, passionate kiss.


    I love him, and he loves me and together, as equals, we will raise our family.


    I am the Alpha of a powerful pack, but before that, I am the Luna – his Luna.


    Now and forever.


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