#Chapter 97 – Thorne Haven

Ethan's POV I stood at the edge of the newly built meeting hall. Inside, the chatter of Stone Haven and Thorne Ridge Pack members blended into a hum of anticipation. The final steps of the merger were unfolding, and for the first time, everything felt... right. I glanced across the room where Ethan stood, speaking to Mia and Marlus. Even from this distance, his presence was magnetic, radiating confidence and stability. My wolf stirred at the sight of him, pride and contentment swelling in our bond. "Ready, Luna?" Grace’s voice came from behind me, her tone laced with a mix of excitement and teasing. I turned to find her and Amelia standing side by side, their expressions reflecting the friendship that had grown between them. It had taken time, but seeing their synergy reinforced the rightness of we’d built together. "As ready as I’ll ever be," I replied, smoothing my hands over the soft fabric of my dress. Grace smirked. "You’ve got this. Besides, it's not every day w