Rise of the Formidable Ex-wife (Lucia and Alex) novel Chapter 200

Chapter 200 The Naming Ceremony

Chapter 200: The Naming Ceremony

Amorah POV

The discovery of the photographs followed us home from the storage unit. Even after hours had passed, i could all see the image of Little Fang sleeping peacefully inside my mind.

Conrad felt the same way. “We’ll deal with it,” he said quietly.

I nodded. Because there was no other choice.

The naming ceremony was the following day. After everything that had happened, neither of us wanted fear to steal another important moment from our family.

By sunrise, the estate looked completely different. Decorations covered the main grounds, and guests had already begun arriving.

For once, security remained in the background. They were still present, but they worked carefully to avoid overwhelming

the celebration.

Kyra had been awake since dawn. Her excitement made sleep impossible.

She rushed into the nursery while I dressed Little Fang. “Is it time yet?”

“No.”

She groaned dramatically. “It feels like it should be.”

The baby immediately grabbed a strand of her hair. Kyra accepted the attack without complaint.

“He likes me best.”

“He attacks everyone equally,” I replied.

Zane appeared in the doorway. “That’s not true.”

Kyra turned toward him. “What isn’t?”

“He bites me more.”

The argument began immediately. I watched them bicker while fastening the baby’s ceremonial clothing.

Their voices filled the room with familiar energy. For the first time in days, I felt myself relax.

A short time later, Conrad entered the nursery. The moment he saw the twins arguing, he sighed.

“We haven’t even started.”

“We’re practicing,” Kyra said.

“For what?”

“Being responsible.”

Conrad looked at me. I laughed.

The ceremony preparations continued throughout the morning. Guests arrived from neighboring territories, family connections, and trusted allies.

Unlike political gatherings, the atmosphere felt personal. Most people came because they genuinely cared about our family. Lyra helped coordinate arrivals near the main house. She moved between responsibilities quietly and efficiently.

I noticed several people asking her questions throughout the day. Months ago, nobody would have trusted her with such tasks.

Now things looked different. Not perfect.

Bethany remained absent from the main gathering. Conrad had arranged separate accommodations and supervision. The decision avoided unnecessary conflict. Nobody wanted her presence turning the ceremony into something uncomfortable.

By midday, the estate grounds had filled completely. The ceremony area overlooked one of the oldest sections of territory belonging to Conrad’s family.

Wolf traditions remained important even in mo

Some customs survived. Naming ceremonies

ed many things.

Successfully unlocked!

The gathering officially began when Conrad and I carried Little Fang forward together. The crowd immediately fell silent.

Chapter 200 The Naming Ceremony

The baby looked completely unimpressed by the attention. “He doesn’t know this is about him, Conrad murmured. “Maybe that’s for the best”

His lips twitched slightly. The ceremony proceeded according to tradition.

Family members offered blessings, stories, and promises for the future. Several older wolves spoke about responsibility. Others focused on family and belonging. I listened while holding my son.

For the first time since his birth, I wasn’t thinking about threats. I wasn’t thinking about Holmes.

I wasn’t thinking about investigations. I was simply thinking about my child.

Kyra and Zane took their ceremonial responsibilities extremely seriously. Unfortunately, that created its own problems

At one point, they argued over who was standing in the correct position. “I was here first”

“That’s not how assigned positions work.”

“You’re making that up.”

“No, I’m not.”

Several nearby guests struggled not to laugh. Even Conrad looked amused.

The twins eventually settled down after receiving multiple warnings. Neither remained quiet for long.

During another part of the ceremony, they nearly started arguing again about the order of presentations. I intervened before things escalated.

“Both of you.”

They immediately stopped. Conrad looked impressed.

“That was effective.”

“I’ve had practice.”

The ceremony continued smoothly afterward. One by one, family members participated in the traditions that connected past generations to future ones.

Several people became emotional. I understood why.

This gathering represented more than a name. It represented survival.

Our family had endured years of betrayal, violence, and loss. Yet somehow we still stood together.

Eventually, the most important moment arrived. The crowd became completely silent.

Conrad stepped forward first. His expression remained calm.

His eyes told a different story. I realized then that he felt emotional about this.

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The realization surprised me because Conrad rarely showed it openly. He looked toward our son.

Then he spoke. “For months, we’ve called him many things.”

Soft laughter spread through the gathering. “Mostly because Kyra and Zane refused to stop inventing nicknames.”

The twins looked proud rather than embarrassed. Conrad continued.

“But today, he receives his name.”

I felt my throat tighten slightly. The moment suddenly felt real.

More real than anything before it. Conrad reached for my hand.

I squeezed his fingers. Together, we looked down at our son,

Then Conrad announced the name. “His name is Cassian.”

The silence lasted only a second. Then applause spread through the crowd.

Cassian. The name felt right.

Strong. Steady.

Certain. I looked down at him.

“Hello, Cassian.”

The baby responded by yawning. Several people laughed immediately.

Kyra wiped her eyes. “I still like Little Fang.”

“Nobody is taking it away,” Zane said.

Chapter 200 The Naming Ceremony

That statement turned out to be true. Within minutes, half the family had already returned to using the nickname

Cassian remained his official name. Little Fang remained who he was.

The ceremony continued for another hour. By the time it ended, the atmosphere felt lighter than it had in years. People talked, laughed, and celebrated together Children played throughout the grounds.

Families shared stories. For once, the future felt larger than the past.

Late in the afternoon, Conrad and I stepped away from the crowd briefly. Cassian slept peacefully in my arms

We stood together beneath the shade of an old tree. “It finally happened,” I said.

Conrad nodded. “It did.”

For several moments, neither of us spoke. Then he wrapped an arm around my shoulders.

I leaned against him. “We spent so much time surviving,” I admitted.

His hand tightened slightly. “I know.”

“Today feels different.”

“It does.”

The answer was simple. The truth behind it wasn’t.

For the first time since Cassian’s birth, I felt like we were celebrating life instead of protecting it. That feeling mattered.

A great deal. As the ceremony wound down, guests gradually began leaving.

The crowd thinned until only family, friends, and trusted allies remained. I thought the day had finally ended.

Then movement near the edge of the gathering caught my attention. A man stood quietly beyond the remaining guests.

I recognized him immediately. The stranger from the academy.

The man connected to Conrad’s father. Several security wolves noticed him too.

They moved carefully without creating a scene. The stranger didn’t resist.

He simply watched. Then his gaze settled on Cassian.

For a long moment, he said nothing. Finally, he took a slow breath.

His eyes never left my son. Then he spoke softly.

“He has his grandmother’s eyes.”

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