Epilogue

Elisabed

One Month Later

It had been a little over a month since we’d returned to our shared territory, and so much had changed.

Raol was dead, and a new alpha had been appointed to his territory. Other leaders had also been selected for those territories whose alphas had been lost in the chaos after the broken pact. They were appointed after much deliberation and careful planning, and each possessed strong values and good morals that aligned with the changes being implemented across territories.

Wolves didn’t have to live under corruption anymore. This new order was a chance for us to rebuild a fair society.

Most of the omegas now lived in the united territory, where they’d been offered freedom, shelter, protection, and the chance to start fresh lives with more independence and agency than ever. Being a part of that change—helping to improve the lives of omegas like me—filled me with pride.

There was still a lot of pressure on my alphas. They had taken on so much responsibility, and there was still so much to be done. The world was definitely changing for the better, but it wasn’t an instant fix, and the future was still a little uncertain.

I sat on a little bench outside the central building, my eyes gazing out over the horizon. The vastness of the land stretched out before me, familiar but somehow different now. The scent of the earth was sharp and clean—the air carried a sense of renewal, and it almost felt like the beginning of something new. A part of me still felt unsure. The packs would return to their original homes soon to run free in their own familiar lands.

I’d been worrying a lot lately about what would happen between my alphas and me. Would I lose them—one at a time or all at once—as they journeyed back to their home territories? I didn’t know what the plan was, and I was almost too afraid to ask. I couldn’t stand the thought of not having them here with me, or of any of us being apart.

The door creaked open behind me, and August quickly joined me on the bench. “Hey,” he said softly, his eyes filled with warmth and love for me.

“Hey,” I responded, smiling back at him. His hand rested on mine, and I instinctively leaned against him, grateful for the solidness he offered.

“Penny for your thoughts?” he asked, a teasing note in his voice.

I chuckled softly, though there was a quiet ache in my chest. “Just...thinking about everything. It feels like so much has changed so quickly.”

August nodded, his thumb gently tracing circles on the back of my hand. “It has. But it’s all been for the better, hasn’t it?”

I looked at him, his words sinking into my heart. I smiled, the warmth of that realization spreading through me. “It has. I just...don’t know what happens when winter comes.”

His expression softened, and he squeezed my hand. Before he could say anything, though, Marshall joined us. He’d changed a lot in the last month and was generally more relaxed and softer than when I’d first met him, but he seemed different today—excited.

“It’s time,” Marshall said, smiling.

My brow furrowed in confusion. “Time for what?”

Finn stepped into view behind Marshall, a delighted grin on his face. “You’ll see,” he said.

I glanced at August, who offered me a small but knowing smile. “Close your eyes,” he said gently.

A shiver of anticipation ran through me. “What’s going on?”

“You’ll find out,” Finn teased, walking toward me with a playful glint in his eye.

“Please, Elisabed, just close your eyes,” August repeated. “Just for a moment.”

I hesitated again before closing them. I felt their hands on me, clearly intending to guide me somewhere.

We walked for a while, their holds on me keeping me steady. I trusted them, but I was feeling a little uncertain. What were they planning? So much had changed already.

“Okay,” August finally said. “Open your eyes.”

As my eyes fluttered open, the world came into focus, and I saw a small, beautiful house.

My breath caught in my throat. “Is that...”

“It’s for us,” Marshall said softly. “A home for us and our pups.”

“You made this?” I asked, my heart swelling with emotions I could barely describe. “For us?”

August nodded, his hand still resting on my back, guiding me forward.

“Come inside,” Finn said, his grin wider now. “We want to show it to you.”

I followed them into the house. Every room was carefully arranged, warm, and inviting, but the bedroom was my favorite.

It was large, but it wasn’t just the size that took my breath away. It was the nest in the center of the room—a large, soft nest that filled the space. It was more than just a place to sleep. It was a symbol, a promise of safety, love, and home. It was where I would relax for the rest of my pregnancy. It was where we would all cuddle our pups.

It was our future.

“It’s perfect,” I said, tears springing to the corners of my eyes.

I wiped my eyes, a little embarrassed by how emotional I’d become, but I couldn’t help it. My chest felt tight, full of something that might burst out if I didn’t say it, but I couldn’t find the words.

August’s hands gently cupped my face, his thumbs wiping away the last of my tears. He leaned in, pressing his forehead to mine. “We can’t wait to share this with you.”

“Forever,” added Finn.

“We love you, Elisabed,” Marshall said quietly.

I nodded, still a little choked up, and let their words settle in my heart. This wasn’t just about them, me, or even the future of the packs. It was about us. Together. I’d never felt so sure of anything in my life.

A moment passed, and then Finn couldn’t contain himself anymore. “Come on, there’s more,” he said, reaching for my hand. He led me to a lovely, warm kitchen.

I was looking around happily when the pantry door flew open, and a small figure burst out and right into my arms.

“Mily!” I cried, holding her tightly. “When? How?”

“Your parents arrived yesterday,” Marshall explained. “They’re just here for a visit, but we hope they’ll decide to move here. Of course, it’s their decision. If they don’t want to move, we’ll have Mily stay as often as they allow.”

“I hope it’s always!” said Mily, hugging me happily.

August’s gaze softened as he looked at my sister and me. “You’ve both been through so much, and I know it hasn’t been easy. But this home will be our future.”

Marshall smiled at Mily. “Yours too, Mily. This is just as much your home as ours.”

The thought of how all of this began—the way we met, the challenges we’d faced, the way I fought to protect my sister and the way they fought for me—made me dizzy with emotion. I never thought I’d have a chance at a life like this, a chance to truly be loved by three powerful alphas, and yet here I was.

But there was still a question lingering at the back of my mind, one I couldn’t seem to shake off. What would happen when winter came? What would happen when we all went our separate ways as the territories settled into their own routines again?

It was a question that I knew they must have thought about, a question that none of us wanted to face, but I couldn’t keep it inside any longer.

“What happens now?” I asked, my voice small and fragile, like I feared the answer might shatter everything I’d allowed myself to believe.

“We’ve already planned for it,” said Marshall.

“Planned for it?” I repeated, my brow furrowing. “What do you mean?”

August stepped beside me, his hand brushing mine in silent reassurance. “We’re not going anywhere, Elisabed. Not without you. We’ve made arrangements to merge our territories—to make them one, under the leadership of the three of us.”

My breath caught in my throat. “Merge? All three territories?”

I couldn’t imagine the work they put in to make that happen. The temporary merged territory they had was created just until they overthrew the council. They each still had their own territories to look over. Pack alliances were already tenuous because of the power struggle between the pack alphas, but they had put that aside for the sake of our family. My mind raced with the implications of such a large change.

“But, wouldn’t the other packs disagree? And your people, how did you get everyone to agree to this?”

Finn chuckled at my overthinking. August smiled, pride shining through his eyes. In the end, it was Marshall who answered. His expression was serious now, his voice full of resolve. “We sought the approval of the other leading alphas. They all know we kept sane during the fight because of you. They trust you can keep us grounded, and they know we aren’t planning to dominate the other packs through this merge. Our people were wary, but the resources and stability brought to the territories from the alliance and new omegas coming in won them over. We’re thriving more than ever by standing together.”

The enormity of what he was saying began to sink in. It was a monumental shift that would ripple across the entire territory, and through the fabric of my life. For so long I had been part of a disjointed and fearful pack, but now I would be part of the largest pack existing. I would get to know everyone who pledged their loyalty to my three alphas.

I would have a community.

“We’re doing this for us—for our future,” said Finn. “But we’re also doing it for you. For your sister. For everyone who’s been held back by the council’s reign.”

“And we’re doing it because we want to be together,” Marshall said, his voice gentle but firm.

It was overwhelming, and yet, in this moment, it felt like the most natural thing in the world. Of course, they would make sure we were all protected and that the future of our families was secured. I knew they’d been planning this for months, even before they freed the omegas from the council’s hold, but hearing it like this, with their voices filled with such certainty, was everything.

“We’re not going anywhere,” August said again. “And neither are you.”

I stepped forward, wrapping my arms around August, Marshall, Finn, and Mily. They all held me tightly as if to make sure I was really here with them.

The fear that had been gnawing at my heart finally melted away. We were building something real—something that would last—a life, a family, a future.

We would be together through everything.

Forever.

THE END