Corvine was already grateful that Voren had trusted him enough to share the full truth about the curse.
The fact that the Alpha was now offering him such an important place in their future only reinforced one clear thing: this wasn’t about politics or convenience.
This was entirely because of how deeply Voren loved Seraphine, and because he understood exactly how much Seraphine trusted Corvine in return.
"If I’m supposed to return to the pack, then I need people around me that I can really trust," Voren explained, leaning back against the sofa as he carefully weighed everything that could possibly go wrong.
"Kael is someone I would trust with my life without hesitation, but Sera doesn’t have anyone there she can truly call a friend. On top of that, my mother is going to be a real problem because she’s incredibly fond of Jasmine."
Corvine’s brows drew together immediately. The look he gave Voren made it clear he wasn’t thrilled with what he was hearing. "Hold on. Who exactly is this Jasmine? You never mentioned her before."
Voren rubbed the back of his neck and then gave him a full, detailed explanation about Jasmine and the role she had played in his life over the years. By the time he finished talking, Corvine was staring at him with a deep frown carved across his face.
For several long moments, Corvine stayed quiet, letting everything sink in as he processed what he had just heard. Finally, he shrugged. "Well, if Sera doesn’t have a problem with it, then why should I?"
His expression softened a little as thoughts of Seraphine came to mind. "I know Sera better than anyone else does. She’s emotionally intelligent and she knows exactly how to handle difficult situations. She doesn’t go looking for trouble, and she’s not the type to bite if not provoked. If she ever lashes out, it’s only because someone pushed her way too far first."
A small, fond smile curved Corvine’s lips. "She’s always been like that."
Voren listened quietly, taking in every word.
"Fine," Corvine continued. "I’ll accept your offer, but only if everything goes according to plan."
They both knew how fragile plans could be. No matter how carefully they prepared everything, life had a way of throwing unexpected curveballs into the mix. Still, they had to try.
Voren nodded slowly. "No matter what happens, I’ve got your back."
Corvine’s eyes grew red right away. The emotions he had been trying so hard to hold back finally rose to the surface. A bitter laugh escaped him as he looked away.
"All you have to do is make Sera happy, okay?" His voice thickened with feeling. "She’s been through so much, man."
The confession hung heavily in the air between them. "I hated her for a long time," he admitted quietly. "I blamed her for things she didn’t deserve at all. Every time something went wrong, she was the one who ended up carrying the entire burden on her shoulders."
His jaw tightened visibly. "She could have walked away so many times, but she didn’t. Every single time life hit her hard, she stood there and took the blow without complaint."
Voren felt his chest tighten with emotion. He understood that reality better than anyone. The woman they were talking about had endured years of pain without ever receiving the love and protection she truly deserved.


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