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Caleb's heart thundered in his chest as he faced Fiona, her hands warm in his. The officiant's words faded into background noise as he lost himself in her emerald eyes.

"Your vows," the officiant prompted softly.

Caleb cleared his throat. "Fiona, when you first walked into my community center, I thought you were either the most determined person I'd ever met or completely crazy." A ripple of laughter spread through the crowd. "Turns out you're both, and I wouldn't have it any other way. You challenged me when I needed challenging, supported me when I needed support, and somehow managed to organize both my life and my heart in the process."

His voice cracked slightly. "You make me want to be better - a better alpha, a better man. You're the fire that keeps me warm, the spark that lights up my darkest days. I promise to protect you, cherish you, and love you with everything I am. Even when you reorganize my office for the hundredth time."

Fiona's laugh came out half-sob. "That filing system was a disaster and you know it."

She squeezed his hands. "Caleb, you're the most stubborn, protective, wonderful wolf I've ever met. You gave me not just a job, but a home and a family when I needed them most. You trusted me with your pack, your secrets, and finally your heart. I promise to stand by your side through whatever challenges come our way, to love you fiercely and completely, and to only set things on fire when absolutely necessary."

Wade snorted behind them. "That's a lie."

"Okay, fine," Fiona amended. "I promise to try to only set things on fire when absolutely necessary."

Caleb couldn't hold back his smile as they exchanged rings, his hands trembling slightly as he slipped the band onto her finger. When they were pronounced husband and wife, he pulled her close, pouring every ounce of love and devotion into their kiss. Her lips were soft against his, tasting of joy and promises and forever.

Someone wolf-whistled - probably Wade - and Fiona laughed against his mouth. When they broke apart, her eyes sparkled with mischief and unshed tears.

"I love you," she whispered. "Even if you are a grumpy wolf sometimes."

"I love you too," he murmured back. "Even if you are a walking fire hazard."

Caleb couldn't take his eyes off Fiona as she twirled across the dance floor, her white dress catching the light from all angles. The community center buzzed with laughter and music, the scent of joy and pack bonds mixing with the aroma of wedding cake and champagne.

"You're staring again," Wade nudged him with an elbow. "Though I guess that's allowed on your wedding day."

"She's beautiful,"Caleb said, watching as his new wife attempted to teach his sister some complicated dance move. "And she's mine."

"God help us all," Wade laughed. "A fire witch and an alpha wolf. Your kids are going to be terrors."

The thought of children with Fiona sent a warm flutter through Caleb's chest. Before he could respond, Fiona bounded over, her cheeks flushed from dancing.

"Come on, husband." She tugged at his hand. "You can't stand here brooding all night. It's our wedding."

"I don't brood," Caleb protested, but let her pull him onto the dance floor. "I contemplate. Thoughtfully."

The pack around them moved in practiced synchronization, couples spinning and laughing.

The music slowed, and Fiona pressed closer. Around them, his pack - their pack now - moved in perfect harmony, the bonds between them stronger than ever. The community center glowed with strings of fairy lights, transforming the space into something magical.

"Thank you," he whispered into her hair.

"For what?"

"For walking into my community center that day. For staying. For making everything better."

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FIONA

The ocean breeze caressed Fiona's skin as she basked in the late afternoon sun. The private beach stretched before them, pristine white sand meeting crystal blue waters.

"I can't believe you managed to find this place," she said, turning to look at Caleb. Her new husband lay on the lounger beside her, his dark hair ruffled by the wind.

"Wade helped. Said we deserved somewhere completely peaceful after everything." Caleb reached over and took her hand, his thumb tracing circles on her palm.

"No pack business, no community center emergencies, no magical threats." Fiona sighed contentedly. "Just us and this gorgeous sunset coming up."

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