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After a while, I tried to get back into the Allied pack’s way of life.
Macy told me to join the Allied pack’s Cross-Border Intelligence Agency, and there I met some other young individuals who had also moved from Burna City.
Life slowly got back to normal.
I met Tom Scarper, an Alpha from the Bluemoon pack, during a department meeting. He seemed more sophisticated and self-disciplined than the other Alphas.
He volunteered to walk me home after the event.
“Mia, you live in Burna City, right? “Tom asked without thinking.
“Huh?  How did you find out? “I asked, surprised.”
“Your accent.”
He laughed, then turned to look at me. His gray-gold eyes shone with a softness I hadn’t seen in a long time.
He said, “Just let me know if you need anything.”
“Thanks,” I said gently, feeling a strange warmth in my chest.
We started talking more often after that. We ate together, went on night patrols, walked, and watched old videos of werewolf ceremonies.
I wasn’t sure if these were dates or not, and I didn’t want to think about it too much.
I slowly realised that Tom was not only good-looking, but he also had a peacefulness that made me feel at ease. I had never felt that way with Jonat.
A month later, Tom told me how he felt. “Mia, be my mate.”
I sat quiet and thought about it for a while. I had just gotten out of a relationship and wasn’t ready to start another one.
Also, could I ever be good enough for him? He was the Alpha of the Bluemoon pack, after all.
Tom held my hand tightly and looked me in the eye. “I know you have worries,” he murmured. “But I love you, not because of your family, not because of your skills, but because you’re you, Mia.”
“Tom…” I muttered as my eyes filled with tears.
This was the kind of love I had always wanted: real, fair, and free of oppression.
Tom took a ruby ring out of his pocket and asked, “Mia, will you be my mate?”  “I’m going to make you the happiest Luna there is.”
“Yes, I will!” “I choked out my answer.”
Tom got up and hugged me warmly.
I had never thought that I would get proposed to so unexpectedly and without any plans, yet nevertheless it felt more special than the Ceremony of Oath that I had wanted for a hundred years.
Six months later, my friend’s bonding ceremony with Tom, the Alpha of the Bluemoon pack, took place. It was a big deal, but it was also quite warm.
My parents and Macy were also there to see me happy.
Life with Tom after the wedding was pleasant and beautiful. We had our daughter soon after we got married, and the three of us had a great time together for a few years.
Five years later, Tom and I decided to move back to Burna City with our kid because my parents were becoming older.
“Mia, are you sure about this?  “Going back to Burna City could cause some trouble,” Tom replied with worry.
I nodded. “Yes, I’ve made my choice.”  My folks are becoming older and want to go back to where they belong.
I grasped Tom’s hand and said, “Also, our dog is already five.”  She needs more chances to learn.
Tom said, “Okay, I’ll respect your choice.” He leaned on my shoulder and whispered, “No matter what you choose, I’ll always be there for you.”
We acquired a big house in Burna City and moved my parents in with us. The five of us living together made the place feel warm and lively.
That was until one day, when a guest showed up out of the blue.
Macy said to me one day, “Mia, someone wants to see you.”
“Who is it?” “I asked, not sure what to say.
“You’ll know when you see him,” she said.
I went to the living room with Macy and found someone I knew standing there: Jonat.
“Mia!” “Jonat said as he hurried over, his eyes full of mixed feelings. “I finally found you!” ”
I had almost forgotten about this man after all these years. When he suddenly showed up, my face twisted in disdain, and I almost lost my temper.
Tom moved in front of me to shield me and questioned, “Who are you?” ”
Jonat remarked, “I’m Jonat, Mia’s boyfriend and chairman of the Werewolf Council.”
Tom stared at me, and I told him not to listen to him.  He doesn’t matter to me.
Then I turned to Jonat and remarked coldly, “There’s nothing between us anymore.”  Go away.
“Mia, it was all my fault what occurred.  Jonat said with tears in his eyes, “I’ve been thinking about everything for the past five years. Give me one more chance, and I’ll make up for everything I owe you.”
Finally, I lost it. “Jonat, have you had enough?  We’re done.  Why can’t you simply let me go? ”
“I really love you, Mia!” “I can’t let you marry someone else,” Jonat yelled in pain.  You are the only one for me! ”
“That’s enough!” “Tom yelled, pushing Jonat away. “What do you know about love?  You damaged her so badly, and now you have the guts to ask for another chance? ”
“Who are you?” “Jonat asked, glaring fiercely at Tom.
Tom replied, “I’m her mate, Alpha Tom of the Bluemoon pack.”
He put his arm around my shoulders and said, “Let me tell you, we’ve finished the marking ceremony.”  You should leave now and stay out of our lives.”
I pulled on Tom’s shirt and murmured softly, “Let’s go, sweetheart.”  Don’t pay attention to him.
“Okay.  “Let’s go,” Tom said softly, taking my hand and turning to leave.
“Mia!  You can’t go!  I adore you!  Please don’t leave! “Jonat yelled furiously behind us, but the wind quickly took his voice away.
Tom remarked softly, “It’s okay now,” when the three of us got back to our room.
“Thank you, Tom,” I said, my heart full of thanks and joy.
“Don’t be silly; we’re family.”  Tom kissed me softly on the forehead and said, “This is what I’m supposed to do.” “From now on, I’ll always be there for you and never let that man come near you again.”
I hugged Tom closely and felt his warmth and affection. “Okay.”
Jonat has never come back to see us since then. Our lives went back to normal, and the five of us were happy living together.
I was quite grateful that I made the proper option five years ago when I thought about it.
I left the place that had hurt me so badly and found the happiness that was mine—Tom, who brought light and hope back into my life.
That part of my life helped me grow and taught me what real love is.
In the end, I understood that everything that had happened to me before was just a long time ago.