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I stood in front of the trailer, smoked a cigarette and watched the sky brighten with the sun.

My head was full of all sorts of thoughts. There was sadness taking up most of the space, but also hope, for I knew something my mate, who was still sleeping peacefully, didn't.

Yesterday Ludwig took me aside for a moment before we all went home and said he might have healed her, but it would take a while to confirm. He didn't want Josephine to know, because otherwise hopes might arise again that would destroy her if it hadn't worked out after all. He was right, so even I decided not to say anything until I was 100% sure.

"Good morning," I heard Jo behind me and turned to throw the cigarette away and take her in my arms. That was definitely my last, because if we really started a family, this poison would no longer belong to me. "Good morning, how did you sleep?" I asked her, kissing her cheek as she stretched her arms up and yawned. Damn this woman was perfect. She could be sweeter than any candy in the world, but also so sexy that sometimes my head threatened to fly off.

"Yes and you? How are you?" She caressed my cheek with concern and looked at me sympathetically while I was breathing heavily. "I'm fine. I just feel so sorry for Chiara." "I can understand it," she said and walked past me a little to look into the forest, which presented itself in the most beautiful green due to the sun.

"I think it's so peaceful here," she breathed, turning to me. "Can we please stay here and never go out into the hectic world again?" I could see that she really seemed to feel at home here and it was really nice for me that my home should also become hers.

"Anything you want," I answered her with a smile and took her hand to walk into the forest with her. "What are you up to, Ethan?"

I pulled her a little further and stopped between the trees to stand in front of her encouragingly. "I want to experience the most beautiful thing that wolves can do together with you," I smiled at her, whereupon she looked around confused. "You want sex? Here?" she asked me slightly panicked, but I laughed and shook my head. "Of course not, I want to walk through the woods with you as a wolf at my side."

She looked at me in disbelief and then grinned cheekily at me. "And how will that work?" "Well, please don't put your hands in the air and yell transform me," I laughed at the memory of Chiara and then looked seriously at my mate again.

"Imagine as-" Before I could even finish, I felt the warmth around her, letting go of her hands and after a few seconds I saw the most beautiful she-wolf I had ever seen. My heart was in my mouth and I was so proud that my mate was so confident and talented. Her brown Hell had a slight red tinge and just looked mesmerizing.

Smiling, I closed my eyes and did the same, only to then look at her challengingly. She immediately understood the game I wanted to play and ran. I waited, gave her a little head start and then I put one paw in front of the other and ran after her through the trees, while the sun's rays shone through the branches onto the ground everywhere, making everything look even more beautiful.

The faster I ran after her, the harder the wind blew through my fur and the happier I felt. I never wanted to be without her by my side for another day.

After a while I finally managed to catch up to her, she was really fast and side by side we kept running panting until we got to Jayden's cabin where Chace and Lou were standing and staring at us confused until Chace took off his shirt and transformed too. He joined us and it was so amazing to finally be reunited with my pack, even if it was only a few weeks that I was gone.

The forest floor crunched under our heavy paws and only our panting was heard through the silence until I heard other footsteps and immediately recognized Jayden next to me, with his shiny black fur and ice-blue eyes.

He yelped loudly a few times and then joined us. It was probably new to him that Chace was leading, but that's the way it is in a pack. The Alpha got to lead the way at what pace and where we would run, so our dimple enjoyed the dictates.

We ran around aimlessly for hours and just felt free, at least I did and I didn't want this feeling of happiness in me to ever stop.

It had been two months since I first transformed and since that day my connection to this place had grown even stronger. It was clear to me that I never wanted to go anywhere else.

Chiara's grandmother's funeral was a few days after my transformation and it was really beautiful. So many people had something to say about this woman and you could feel the compassion that was in the air between everyone here. The pack gave Chiara the support she needed and Ludwig was always there for everyone. He was such a blessing to this place and always knew exactly how to help others.

Jayden and Chiara moved into Lisbeth's house and while it must have felt strange living there, there were also many fond memories in the rooms of this home. They would start their family there and I was very excited to welcome our newest pack member, even if it would take a while.

"Are you ready?" my mate snapped me out of my thoughts as I was about to grab my dress from the trailer table. Ethan and I decided to live in this box. Always close to the forest to keep a bit of freedom. "Yes, right away," I answered him and was about to put on the dress when he grabbed me and turned me around to him.

His eyes on my breasts, he licked his lip and I grabbed his ass and pulled him closer to me. "You know we'll be late," I breathed as he started caressing my neck. "Oh yes, I'll come," he whispered so dirty that I got goosebumps on my arms.

He lifted me onto the table and squeezed between my legs to unbutton his black suit pants and push my panties a bit to the side. While I loved having sex with him completely naked, there was something so kinky about this that I hungrily pulled him towards me and clawed at his back as I slowly felt him enter me.

He looked at me and put his lips on mine to get his tongue in on mine and we were kissing so passionately that the heat engulfed my whole body as he thrust into me hard over and over again.

His moaning into my mouth was so intense that I climaxed so quickly concentrating on it and even though I knew what stamina this man was showing, this time he didn't bother to delay it and came together with me. He groaned, let his head fall on my shoulder and I felt the warm ejaculation deep inside me, which made me feel only love at that moment.

Trembling with excitement, he kissed my neck and slowly pulled himself out of me, then straightened my panties and buttoned his pants himself. "You're amazing, you know that?" he asked, wiping a few beads of sweat from his forehead.

I smiled and got up to let him put my dress on me. "If we didn't have to go to that wedding, then-" He bit his lower lip, then turned to zip up my red dress. "Then?" I asked provocatively, looking deep into his eyes.

"That's too naughty to say out loud," he smiled, then took my hand to walk out of the trailer with me.

The sun was shining and it wasn't long before we arrived at the Wialtrama. "It's weird getting married in a club." "You met there," my mate replied, pulling me excitedly behind him.

Through the black double doors and curtain, something truly amazing awaited us. Red roses and white tablecloths were everywhere and at the back of the stage Jayden and Chiara were already standing, who looked absolutely beautiful in her white dress.

Beside her stood Lou as her maid of honor, beaming with joy in her yellow dress. "I have to get up," Ethan said, gave me a kiss and ran to the stage to be Jayden's best man next to him.

"Hey," Ludwig spoke to me, smiling and looking me up and down. "Hey," I replied, blushing under his gaze. I didn't know why he was looking at me so fascinated. "Come with me, there's still room at the table with Chace and Samuel."

I ran after him, my eyes fixed on Ethan, who seemed visibly happy at his best friend's side. "I have to tell you something," Ludwig suddenly said seriously and stopped so abruptly that I almost ran into him.

"What is it?" I asked confused and followed his gaze down. "It's worked out." "What?" "You are three weeks pregnant."

My eyes widened in disbelief and I felt my heart beating so fast I couldn't breathe. "But you said-" "I didn't want to give you unnecessary hope, but it really worked. Congratulations."

He hugged me tightly and then led the way to the table again, but I just followed him in a daze. I sat down on one of the chairs, lost in thought, not knowing what to feel. It was like a shock that snapped my mind.

Only when everyone was clapping and getting up did I notice my surroundings again and let the first tears run down my cheeks. I guess everyone thought I was so touched by the ceremony, but I didn't realize it at all.

Before I could sit down, I saw through the crowd Ethan walking straight toward me, beaming.