Caden stood still, his body slightly leaning back as he processed my words. I lowered my gaze, my heart racing as I slowly walked past him, unable to bring myself to meet his eyes. Just as I neared the door, I gathered my resolve, letting out a soft hum, closing my eyes tightly, and allowing my body to slump gently to the floor. "Tessa, Tessa!" Caden, with his quick reflexes, caught me in his arms as I pretended to faint. He called my name several times, but I kept my eyes shut, allowing myself to fall into his embrace. I felt his arms lift me and carry me out of the study. He laid me down on the soft bed, carefully covering me with a blanket. I secretly opened my eyes, realizing I was in my own bedroom, with Caden standing nearby, filling a glass with hot water. A wave of relief washed over me as I slowly opened my eyes, watching Caden approach with the cup in his hands. Seeing me awake, the tension in his expression faded. "Tessa," he said, placing the cup on the nightstand and propping me up with a pillow behind my back. His touch was gentle, and my heart fluttered at the tenderness he showed me. "Now that you're awake, how do you feel? Is anything still hurting?" he asked softly. "I spoke to the doctor earlier, and he said this is just a side effect of your condition. You haven't fully recovered yet, so you shouldn't push yourself too hard." I stared at him, instinctively reaching out to touch his face. Tears spilled from my eyes before I could stop them. "Caden ... " Caden's face softened with concern, and he quickly grabbed a tissue, gently dabbing at my tears. "What's wrong? Why are you crying all of a sudden?" "I-I ... " I choked on my words. "I know my illness is serious. Before, when I was getting better, I asked the doctor, and he said that even if I improved, there's still a chance of relapse. It's a terminal illness ... I know my time is running out." Caden's expression turned to one of sorrow, and he moved closer, pulling me into his arms. "Silly girl, don't talk like that. I'll find someone who can cure you." I gently shook my head, resting against his chest. "There's no need to bother, Caden ... I know my own body. I only have one wish. Do you remember when we were little, in the cabin, and you promised to marry me?" "I remember," he said. A surge of happiness filled me as I steadied myself. "I just want to marry you while I'm still alive, to be your wife and share some beautiful moments together. That's all I ask for. I don't need anything more." Caden stared at me seriously, silent for a moment. I thought he might reject me again, and a feeling of loss started to creep in, but then I heard his voice above me. "Okay, I will." I couldn't believe my ears. "Caden, what did you say?" Caden took my hand and repeated, "Tessa, I will marry you." Joy overwhelmed me, and I smiled, wrapping my arms around him. "Caden, you're amazing." Once I became the future lady of the Eclipse Pack, I would never have to worry about Everett again. No more looking down at others or caring about their opinions. Every werewolf in Rivemon would call me Mrs. Holbrook with respect! True to his word, Caden wasted no time. The very next day, he publicly announced our engagement. The media went wild, and since the Eclipse Pack was one of Rivemon's top business powers, Caden's engagement drew considerable attention. "Love Is in the Air! Eclipse Pack CEO Is to Marry His Childhood Sweetheart—What Will Happen to Her Now?" Every report about us inevitably mentioned Rosaline. When I saw the news, I couldn't have been more pleased. I had finally won against Rosaline. Queenie's POV: I was stunned as I read about Caden's engagement to Heidi. A wave of jealousy sparked inside me. I set my phone down and angrily turned to Aunt Eleanor. "Aunt Eleanor, Heidi is clearly after Caden's wealth! And look at her—she doesn't even belong to our Eclipse Pack! Who knows what her real intentions are? Caden can't marry this woman!" Aunt Eleanor, having also seen the news, looked even more furious than I was. Her face was flushed with anger as she muttered, "After Rosaline left, Heidi came along. Some wild girl from who knows where, wanting to enter our Eclipse Pack. A bar singer, huh? She thinks she can marry into the Pack and become Luna? Ridiculous!" I seized the opportunity and added more fuel to the fire. "Aunt Eleanor, I heard that woman is already living in New Moon City. That's Caden's own house! Letting her move in is like admitting she's the lady of the house." Aunt Eleanor pursed her lips and gave me an irritated glance. "Let's go. We're going to meet her."