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That meant more to me than I’d ever be able to explain to Benedict, but I’ood at accepting every part of what made me who I as like life partners Did I love thebond? Yes, of course But did I want Benedict to chooseit forced on him? Also, yes

And now?

Noe belonged to each other in every way possible

The crowd stood and continued to clap for us as we hurried down the aisle, andout the loudest of all She quickly waved her hand and the chairs disappeared, the courtyard instantly transformed into a dance floor lined with tables upon tables of food and drink

Everyone started toout and filled the outdoor area in the most natural and infectious way Va me and Benedict, and we settled into the kind of happiness I never expected for myself

After several dances, Benedict and I headed for aeverything frorabbed a bubbly flute before throwing

“I’ Valor and Lachlan danced across the way, and Alek and Lyric were feeding each other sweets at another table Even some of the Hunters had shown up in support

“Wouldn’t miss it,” she said, and we both shared a heavy look we couldn’t avoid

“I know,” I said, sighing “I wish Avi was here too”

Olivia nodded, and Ransoainst Benedict’s with a s better,” she said “I can see it in her eyes Whatever she’s been grappling with, she’s co it out It’s always been her way”

I sippedmy chest “Is Haith her?”

“Outside her door like always,” Olivia said and took the water Ransom offered her

I eyed the water curiously, knowing she preferred a good drink aswith a sort of male pride I couldn’t place—

“Oh My Goddess!” I squealed, and Olivia ju My eyes dropped to her stomach, then darted back to her face “Are you… ?”

Benedict tilted his head “Jocelyn?” he asked “What are you—”

“Yes!” Olivia cut over him, clearly unable to contain her excitement

I gaped at her, then tears were in iddy little circles