Elena's POV

I look over my work and nod in approval at my handy work. I just finished bandaging the last wound from the fight.

"Thank you so much Elena," the pack member says as he hops off the medical bed.

"No problem," I say. He then walks off to the rest of the pack. I look around and admire all the members that Noah and I have been taking care of, that risked their lives in today's fight. These loyal men and women have a special place in my heart. They are my new family and I couldn't be happier.

A strong hand rests on my shoulder and turns me around. I am met with Noah's soft brown eyes. He gives me a small smile in which I return.

I then pull him to me and hug him. He's tense at first before he relaxes and returns it.

When we release each other he speaks.

"Elena, I'm so glad you're okay. I was so worried about you."

My heart warms at his words. "Thanks Noah. I'm glad you made it out ok as well. I don't know what I would do if I didn't see your smile everyday when I entered the office," I express.

His cheeks turn a light shade of pink. I'm so glad we got over our rough patch and can remain friends.

He looks me in the eyes and smiles before glancing over my shoulder. His eyes twinkle and his smile grows wider.

I look behind me and see Victoria giving him a small wave and a smile of her own. I look back to Noah.

"I'll catch you later okay? Again, I'm so glad you made it out of there," he says as he pecks me on the cheek and walks over to Victoria.

My heart grows at the obvious connection between the two. I'm going to have to get details on how that happened one day.

I turn to go find Pierson when a hard force knocks into me. My breath leaves my body at the sudden impact.

"Oh my gosh I'm so glad you're alive," the voice sobs.

I pull away and come face to face with Em's tear streaked face. Her eyes are puffy, her nose is runny, and she looks like she just came out of one of the most stressful events of her life. Which just so happens to be the case.

She grabs me again and squeezes. "When I found out you were gone I almost lost it. I thought I had lost my best friend, my partner in crime, my sister. Then Grayson went and fought to help get you back, I think I did die with anxiety waiting to hear the news that you both made it back alive," she says through hiccups.

My eyes water looking at her. She is in fact my sister. If she was in my situation and I was in hers I know exactly how it would feel and it would hurt.

I hold her tightly and we both cry in each other's arms. Then we hear a throat clear beside us.

I release her and wipe my tears away with my thumbs. Em and I look at each other one more time and giggle at how silly we must look. She hugs me one more time and points her head beside us with a smile.

I look at the person who made the sound and see Pierson standing there looking as beautiful as ever.

I know men don't like to be called beautiful, but that is what he is. Inside and out.

My eyes light up at the sight of him and my heart beats erratically in my chest. I'll never tire of the feeling he gives me.

I look back to Em to see she has already disappeared and then move to Pierson.

His face is bruised and his dark hair is wild. His hands are tucked in his pocket and the placement of them gives me sight of his muscular forearms. Bruises and wounds lay across them. I look to his eyes and see the softness that they hold for me in them. God, I love this man so much.

He moves and grabs my hand pulling me to his hard chest before laying a long kiss on my lips.

I sigh in satisfaction. "I'm so happy you're okay and here with me," he whispers against my lips. I smile at him and lay my head against his chest listening to the beat of his heart.

"I'm glad you're okay and here with me," I reply back. My eyes move back to his and I stare into their green depths. "How's your dad and Rachel?" I ask sofly.

His smile shoots up further at my question making his white teeth appear. Noah and I have been slowly trying to counteract the effects of the poison in his and Rachel's body with a substance we created.

"They're doing great. They're already getting their strength back and Noah just checked on them again and told me they should be back to normal in a few days," he answers.

"That's amazing," I say happily.

"Yeah it is. Thanks to you guys. Anyway I want to take you somewhere."

My eyebrows shoot up. "We just got back," I laugh.

"I know. I just want some time alone with you for now," he explains.

I smile at him and agree. It would be nice to just hang out for awhile after everything that took place.

"You want to go to the cabin?" He asks.

My smile shoots up and I nod enthusiastically. I love that place so much.

We head out and bid everybody a goodnight and a job well done.

When we arrive Pierson takes me right past the cabin and to the cliff that overlooks the city. The lights twinkle spectacularly just like the first time we came here. I look at the man beside me to find him already looking at me.

It feels like a long time ago since we shared our first kiss here right in this very spot.

He turns fully around to me and clasps both of my hands in his rough, strong ones. Their warmth seeps through me and warms my whole body. We stare at each other for a few minutes until he finally speaks.

"Elena, I love you so much. You're everything to me and I can't wait for what the future holds for us both," he says.

His words create a ripple of emotion throughout my body. "You know I feel the same way Pierson," I say.

And I do. With all my heart. In the next instance he goes onto one knee and pulls a box out of his back pocket. I freeze. This was not something I was expecting.

"I've been trying to do this for awhile now. I just didn't have the guts to do so until I almost lost you. I know us werewolves don't need a ring or a ceremony to show and define our love for one other, but it's something I know I always wanted with you. I want to celebrate the love we share in front of our friends and family. I want to show everybody and you how much you mean to me and how everytime I look at you it feels like I can't breath because it scares me how much I adore you. I want us to have a day to celebrate our ever lasting love for one another. I want you to be my best friend, my mate, and my wife for as long as we both live. Because I know if I have you by my side I can get through anything and you are something that makes my life worth living for. So, Elena A'Rose Danvers, will you do me the honor and marry me?" Tears brim his eyes and the last question comes out in a shaky breath.

My tears stream down my face for the millionth time today. The round diamond sparkles spectacularly like the stars in the night sky. It's absolutely stunning. All the pain and suffering have led us to this moment. This moment in time where we can finally accept that nothing will stand in our way and nothing will ever tear us apart. We are it for each other forever.

"Yes," I whisper.

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