Lilia POV

Talk, laughter, and feasting filled the air underneath the sky embroidered with stars. Long tables had been set up on the largest green area in the settlement, close to Dane’s home, and several torches on poles had been placed around the feast area.

A large bonfire burned in the center, and cooks roasted the meat on a spit. The pack’s children scampered throughout. Everything smelled absolutely delicious, and the food tasted even better. The guests ...