"Finn Blackwood used vampire secrets to fake his death, staging his own murder."
"He framed Layla Gray, pinning the blame on her."
"And his real goal..."
Kayden's voice turned icy.
"Was revenge against me and against the pack."
"All those mysterious attacks over the past seven years? He orchestrated them."
"Elder Drake was his inside man, and Victoria was manipulated by him too..."
"All the evidence is right here."
He held up a file.
"Layla Gray is innocent."
The square erupted in gasps.
"Oh my goddess..."
"So that's what happened..."
"We... we wronged her for seven years..."
I held Kai tight, tears streaming down my face.
Finally. I could live openly in the light, as Layla Gray.
Kayden stepped down from the platform and walked straight to me. Everyone watched as the Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack knelt on one knee before me in front of them all.
"Layla Gray," he said, his eyes sincere, lips trembling slightly. "I owe you an apology."
"Seven years ago, I failed to protect you. I let you get framed, hurt, and pushed to the brink..."
"I..."
His voice choked up.
"I'm so sorry."
The square fell silent. Everyone held their breath, watching the scene unfold.
"Kayden..."
"Please forgive me," he said, his eyes reddening. "Give me a chance to make it up to you for the rest of my life."
"Let me..."
He took a deep breath.
"Let me be your fated mate again."
"Formally, with everyone as witness, your mate."
My tears fell, splashing onto the back of his hand.
