Voren melted instantly. The serious Alpha vanished completely, replaced by this incredibly loving father who was head over heels for his little girl.
He bent down and scooped her up effortlessly into his arms, pressing his forehead gently against hers. "May I have this dance, my little princess?"
Esperanza exploded into the cutest giggles ever and wrapped both arms tightly around his neck. "Of course, Daddy."
The music started up again, and this time Voren danced slowly while holding his daughter close. The little girl snuggled right against him, smiling from ear to ear with pure happiness.
Watching the two of them together filled Seraphine’s heart with so much overwhelming warmth that her eyes got all misty. This... this was the family she had dreamed about her whole life, the kind of love that made everything else fade away.
Before she could get too swept up in all those emotions, Humphrey came over with a respectful smile and offered his hand. "May I?"
Seraphine smiled back warmly and placed her hand in his. Their dance was calm and lighthearted, full of cheerful little exchanges, and before long the next song started and partners switched again.
Desmond stepped up next, giving her this playful bow that made her laugh out loud before he swept her onto the dance floor. By the time their dance finished, Einstein was already heading her way, but someone else reached her first.
Stanley.
He smiled warmly as he looked between the bride and groom. "Congratulations to the strangest, most perfect couple in the universe." His laughter rang out loud and clear.
"I honestly never saw this coming, not even after I got the invitation." He shook his head with pure amusement. "But seeing you two together like this, I finally get it. Love really does speak its own crazy language."
Both Seraphine and Voren laughed right along with him. Voren was still dancing with Esperanza the whole time, never allowing anyone to take her place.
Stanley rubbed the back of his neck a little apologetically. "I hate that I have to bail already. I’m on duty tonight and I still need to get ready." His expression turned completely sincere. "I really wish you both a lifetime of the happiest days you can imagine."
After warm hugs and more congratulations, Stanley headed out.
Not long after, Pete showed up with Nicole and Callum. Pete gave an apologetic smile. "We’ve gotta head out too."
While Pete quietly talked with Voren about a few last details, Seraphine turned to Nicole. "How are you all getting back to the pack?"
Nicole smiled reassuringly. "Corvine took care of everything. He said a helicopter’s waiting for us, so we’re leaving a bit early to get set up before everyone else shows up."
A huge wave of relief washed over Seraphine. "That’s perfect." She beamed brightly, excited by how Corvine had handled everything before she even had a chance to think about it.
Thinking through it, she really hoped that Corvine would end up with Jasmine, or with someone who wouldn’t pull him away from her side. Her relationship with Corvine had taken ages to reach this point, and she knew he was completely irreplaceable. "Then I’ll see all of you there soon."


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