Chapter Eleven:

The carnival was a resounding success, and every member of the pack was thrilled with how it turned out. Lucy's magic skills were put to good use in creating wondrous carnival games and decorating the entire space with a myriad of sparkling lights and colorful banners.

As the days passed, Lucy and Marcus's bond continued to deepen, something that even some of the pack members had started to notice.

One day, as they were enjoying a private moment alone, Marcus asked Lucy a question that had been weighing on his mind.

"Lucy, I know that our mating was the result of a mere alliance between our packs, but...