Chapter 427
Chapter 427
Lylah’s POV
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Night had fully descended beyond the towering windows of our penthouse, draping Lunaris in silver and shadow while moonlight poured across the living room like liquid silk.
I sat curled against the couch with my laptop open across my knees, sorting through research notes while the quiet crackle of the fireplace filled the air between us.
Ezra was beside me.
As always.
He seemed calmer whenever I was within reach.
I glanced toward him over the rim of my screen.
‘It’s been a few days since we heard anything from Blackfang,” I said. “Did Damon send word? How are he and Tiara doing p>
Ezra leaned back against the sofa, one arm stretched lazily along the backrest behind me.
‘I checked on him yesterday, I asked whether Tiara’s family accepted him properly. He said everything’s ine p>
A faint smirk tugged at Ezra’s mouth, though there was exasperation beneath it.
‘I don’t contact him too often right now,” he continued. “Every time I do, he starts apologizing because he can’t fulfill his duties the way he used to.” His eyes narrowed slightly. “He’s stupid. He has a mate now,” Ezra muttered. “And a pup on the way. That should be his priority, not work p>
Warmth bloomed quietly inside my chest at the conviction in his voice.
My phone suddenly vibrated against the table.
Tiara’s name flashed across the screen.
‘Oh-Tiara’s calling!” I glanced at Ezra before answering and switching the call to speaker.
‘How are things going over there?” I asked lightly.
The moment the line connected, Tiara released a loud, dramatic groan that echoed through the entire
room.
“Bad,” she declared instantly.
My heart dropped. “What happened p>
“Lylah, how could she do this?” She sounded personally betrayed by the moon itself. “She’s pregnant too. And now her pup and mine will be around the same age. I absolutely refuse to accept that p>
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“What are you talking about?” I blinked in confusion.
“Don’t tell me you haven’t seen the news yet.” Tiara gasped in outrage. “Cora is pregnant p>
That actually stunned me.
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For the briefest moment, even Ezra seemed caught off guard, his fingers pausing where they had been absently tracing slow circles against my waist.
“Well…” I said carefully, “That’s unexpected p>
“Unexpected?” Tiara nearly shrieked. “Goddess, the woman thrives on drama. How is she about to become somebody’s mother p>
Tiara continued without pause.
“And now Rowan will have to move up the mating ceremony too. They’re only officially engaged, but if there’s a pup involved, everyone will expect them to complete the bond ceremony immediately.” Her voice dripped with suspicion. “I wouldn’t even be surprised if she planned this entire thing p>
I leaned back against the sofa.
“Well… congratulations to them, I guess,” I said honestly. “They’re getting what they wanted from the beginning. Each other. And a family p>
Tiara made a deeply offended sound.
“Not from Rowan’s side,” she scoffed. “I’ve been observing his move lately. That bastard only cares about expanding his empire now.” Her tone sharpened. “This is definitely Cora pushing him toward the Luna title before his reputation climbs even higher after the Venture Summit p>
Her wolf’s irritation practically vibrated through the phone.
“She’s taking advantage of the timing,” Tiara muttered darkly. “Whatever her reasons are, I still hate the idea of her being happy. She doesn’t deserve it p>
“Tiara,” I said gently, “things that look perfect from the outside usually aren’t p>
Silence lingered for half a second.
Then she groaned again.
“I just hate that she keeps getting everything at the same time I do,” she complained. “It’s like Selene enjoys tormenting me specifically p>
I laughed softly.
“Other than the pregnancy news, what’s going on p>
“Lylah, remember that Damon and I are having our mating ceremony soon as well. But p>
A smile immediately spread across my face, warmth blooming softly in my chest at the thought of it. “That’s wonderful p>
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‘But his parents want the ceremony held in Lunaris p>
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