Page 99 of The Possessive Alpha’s Reborn Luna

Alice

On Ethan's full moon celebration, Cedric quietly pulled me into the castle's garden.

"What's wrong?" I asked, confused. "The banquet's about to start. The nobles are waiting for us."

"Just wait a moment." He gripped my hand, leading me deeper into the garden.

His palm felt damp. He seemed nervous. "Cedric, what are you—"

Before I could finish, he dropped to one knee.

Moonlight spilled over him. His eyes reflected my image. His hands trembled slightly as he pulled a velvet box from his coat.

"Alice." His voice was low and tender. "Will you marry me?"

He opened the box. Inside lay an exquisite ring—a silver band set with a moonstone, surrounded by tiny diamonds that sparkled like dreams in the moonlight.

I froze. My heart slammed against my ribs.

"Aren't we already mates?" I couldn't help but laugh, though emotion swelled in my chest. "We even have a child..."

"That wedding was always my greatest regret." He looked up at me, eyes serious. "Alice, I want to make you the happiest person in the world. I want to make up for everything. I want your family to witness this, everyone to bless us. I want the whole world to know how much I love you."

His voice dropped lower, uncertain. "I've already started planning the wedding. A month from now. Every detail will be exactly how you like it. I'll make it everything you've ever dreamed of. I swear you won't have a single regret."

"And if I say no?" I teased, though tears already stung my eyes.

He stilled, then looked at me even more seriously.

"Then I'll wait." His voice was firm. "Until the day you're ready. A year. Ten years. A hundred years... As long as you eventually say yes, I'll wait forever."

"You idiot." I reached out my hand, eyes wet. "You make it sound like I'd refuse."

"So..." His eyes lit up instantly, voice rising with excitement. "You're saying yes?"

"I'm saying yes." I held back tears, smiling. "Put it on."

He shot to his feet, carefully sliding the ring onto my finger. It fit perfectly.

"Is it okay? Not too tight?"

"Perfect." I looked at the ring. The moonstone glowed softly in the moonlight. "It's beautiful. I love it."

"Good." He exhaled in relief, then pulled me tight against him. "Thank you, Alice. Thank you for agreeing to marry me."

"Idiot." I wrapped my arms around his waist, burying my face in his chest. "I should be thanking you."

Thank you for not giving up on me. Thank you for giving me a complete family.

Three days before the wedding, Father, Mother, and Adrian arrived in Hilphia.

I stood at the castle entrance, watching that familiar carriage roll into the courtyard. My heart was about to burst.

"My baby!" Mother called out before even stepping down. The moment the carriage stopped, she rushed over and squeezed me tight. "Let me look at you. God, you've lost weight! Are you exhausted from taking care of the baby? Have you been eating properly?"

"Mother, I'm fine." I laughed, hugging her back. "Really."

"You call it fine? You're a skeleton!" Mother touched my face, distressed. "That jerk must not be taking care of you properly."