Chapter 81

• Amelia paused for a moment, then nodded gently with a smile and replied, "Of course, I do!"
• At that, Damian's eyes lit up with relief. He ran his fingers through Amelia's hair and said with conviction, "That's great. I’ll track down my grandparents and choose the right moment. When the time is right, we’ll have the marking ceremony, and I’ll proudly announce to everyone that you’re my Luna."
• Feeling a rare shyness, Amelia blushed slightly and nestled into his embrace, her head lowered as if she were worried he might catch a glimpse of her. The only sound breaking the quiet was the rapid thumping of her heart, echoing like a war drum.