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The party was a major surprise as both siblings had never celebrated their birthdays, but there was more to their first birthday party.

The cake alone was out of this world, and the décor of the pack house was top-notch. One might think it was Alpha Denzel’s birthday, but that man never liked to celebrate himself.

He never liked parties. Still, Raven and Ray had done something worth rewarding, and Alpha Denzel still felt that they had not been rewarded enough.

Some of the pack members were there, as well as Alpha Denzel, Burke, Gandolf, and Dorothy. That was not even the surprise, but the familiar faces they missed so much.

"Mom? Dad?"

The twins rushed together, throwing themselves into their parents’ arms. This was the best day of their lives.

Gerald and Calister almost did not recognize their children. Their skin looked brighter and healthier, and so did their hair.

It was a huge contrast to how they left the pack, and dressed in a tuxedo, Ray looked like a fine gentleman, Raven was like a ray from the sun, so beautiful to behold.

"You two look amazing," Callister wiped a joyful tear from the corner of her eyes before turning around to thank Alpha Denzel.

"Thank you so much, Alpha Denzel and Luna Valerie, for taking such great care of them."

"They are wonderful kids, making it easy," Alpha Denzel smiled. He was happy with the change in their appearance too.

"Mom, dad, are you going back?" Raven had tears in her eyes as she asked, her parents shook their heads.

"No. We are now members of the Yellowstone pack," they revealed with excitement, more joyful tears fell from their eyes.

"Oh goddess, this is amazing," Raven said, with a joyful heart. Ray was lost for words.

"Hey, did you forget me?" Alpha Lawn asked, Raven and Ray hugged him and Luna Alma.

"Thank you, Alpha Lawn and Luna Alma. We don’t deserve to have you here?" Ray said, Luna Alma waved dismissively.

"Oh, we would have been dead if it weren’t for you two. You deserve all the happiness in the world, and Alice already sent the gifts to your room."

Raven recalled coming here with Alice and Luna Valerie but looking around, Alice was nowhere to be found.

It meant she had left right after coming with them to go deliver the gifts. Raven was so excited to see them, not remembering when she ever received gifts from anyone.

There was an Alpha she had seen before who kept staring at her. Raven had successfully avoided his gaze, but then, he spoke up, saying,

"I heard from the last time I was here that your birthday was today, so I came to deliver these gifts to you both."

He knew that Raven had a twin brother during Valerie’s coronation and in order for things not to be awkward, prepared a gift for Ray as well.

"Happy birthday, Ray." He gave the gift he prepared for Ray to him, and he itched to open it.

"Thank you," Ray said excitedly.

To assure Alpha Denzel that he harbored no ulterior motives, Ludwig did not add his gifts to those Alice sent to their house but presented it before them to be opened in front of everyone.

Well, with Alpha Denzel on his neck, he was growing wiser by the day. "Please open it," he encouraged Ray, the latter opened it, his jaws dropping.

"A wristwatch?" He wanted to say he never had one but had seen some pack members wearing it, and that was how he knew what it was.

However, he thought of how embarrassed his parents would be if he said such things. "It’s so nice and looks very expensive. Can I put it on?" He asked, everyone laughed.

Alpha Ludwig volunteered. "Yes, it’s yours, and let me help you with it."

Ray relaxed as Alpha Ludwig tightened the wristwatch around his wrist. Being a proud moment as this was the first time he wore a wristwatch, Ray was smiling like a fool.

"I love it and would forever cherish it. Thank you, Alpha Ludwig."

Luna Valerie and Alpha Denzel exchanged glances. Only if Ray knew that Alpha Ludwig was his future brother-in-law.

"It’s nothing, and here. Raven, this is yours." He ensured not to add that it used to belong to his mother, in order not to create suspicions.

Raven opened the gift and was amazed. "It’s stunning."

There was so much Alpha Ludwig wanted to say, but wisdom took over, and he knew it was better to be quiet. "I’m glad you like it. Let me help you with it."

As he was about to wear the necklace for her, Raven stopped him, as she gazed at Luna Valerie as if asking for her permission.

Remembering that she could use mindlink, she asked, ’Should I take it? Isn’t it too expensive?’

Coming from an Alpha, she knew it would be expensive and wondered if it was right to take it.

Luna Valerie responded through mindlink. ’Sure, take it. Just take good care of it,’ she added.

The necklace was precious to Ludwig, and even as he tried to prove himself worthy of Raven, Valerie was not heartless to not let Robin know the value of it.

’Alright, thank you.’

She wanted to ask more but thought to direct that question to the giver of the gift. "Are there strings attached?" She asked, Alpha Ludwig was slightly nervous.

No one was going to bail him out this time, so he mustered courage, saying, "it’s a birthday gift. Just wear it all the time is the only condition."

Raven chuckled, and everyone laughed as she said honestly. "Thank you very much. I would wear it always."

Alpha Ludwig’s heart warmed that his eyes turned moist. "Alright. I should leave now. There is so much to do at the pack."

Raven looked disappointed. The party had not begun. No one had eaten anything, and he was leaving already. Why did it seem as if he only came to deliver the gift?

"Why are you leaving so soon? There’s so much food and drinks."

Alpha Ludwig stared at Alpha Denzel, not meaning to overstay his welcome. "I..."

Before he uttered whatever he wanted to say, Alpha Denzel’s voice cut through...