Luckily, unlike werewolves, Azura didn’t end up naked after shifting back. His scales transformed into a heroic black warrior’s armor, dignified and powerful.

He watched the heartwarming scene before him, relieved and genuinely happy that his mate had such a strong, united family.

He had grown up in the cold, rigid world of the royal palace, but he remembered the closeness of these people from his memories as an egg, recalling the warmth of their bond. And now, he wanted his own pup to grow up surrounded by that same love and security.

“Dad, Mom, everyone... I’d like to formally introduce my mate, Azura,” Aysling finally said after being freed from the suffocating group hug, walking toward Azura and gently pulling him closer to her family.

Curious gazes instantly fell on the Dragon, who met them with calm confidence, his arm protectively wrapped around Aysling’s waist.

“Are you... Charlie?” Nagy asked hesitantly, standing next to the intimidating blonde who held a tiny red-haired vers