Chapter 33

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' Marina's POV:

 Today is mine and Michael's anniversary. I'm excited to see what Michael has in store for today. He said he had something special for me. My daughters helped me pick out the right dress. It was blue with buttons on the bodice. Apparently my children knew what my husband was planning. I still had no idea. 

 "So, mom, what are you gonna give dad?" Aerwyna asked me with a smile.

 "Well, I'll show you. Harmony, in the pocket of my burgundy dress, there's a small box. Will you get it, please?" She nodded and went to get it. When she came back, I took it and opened it. 

 "Oh! Mom, it's amazing!" Aerwyna gasped. Harmony smiled. 

 "Think he'll like it?" I asked with a smile. 

 "F-for sure, m-m-mama!" Harmony replied. 

 "Marina! Are you ready?" Michael called. 

 "Coming, Michael!" I called down to him. "Thanks, girls. I'll see you later tonight." 

 "Bye, mom!" Aerwyna smiled. 

 "B-bye, m-m-mama!" Harmony smiled and waved. I smiled at them before walking down the stairs. Michael's eyes went wide. I was reminded of the first time I came walking down the stairs after a little makeover. Michael's mom helped me. It was after my dad banished me up here and turned me into a wolf with the Staff of the Sea. 

 "Marina, you look...wonderful..." Michael whispered. 

 "Thank you, geode." I smiled as we linked arms and left the pack house. "So, where are we going?" 

 "We are going to a very special place." Michael told me. I raised an eyebrow, but didn't question further. I knew he wouldn't tell me. 

 Finally, we arrived at the beach. The very same spot where we met. My eyes were wide, a bright smile on my face. "Oh, geode...It's wonderful!" I exclaimed. He had set up a picnic for us. 

 "I knew you'd like it, water lily." he replied with a smile. 

 We sat down on the blanket. We had a lovely time and a nice meal. When it was over, we watched the sunset together. We held hands, my head resting on his shoulder. 

 "Thank you, Michael...For today.." I said softly. 

 "I have one more surprise for you, water lily." Michael told me. I lifted my head up and looked at him. "Marina, we've been through a lot together. I did a lot of dumb things. But no matter what happened, we always managed to get back up and keep on going. I love you more now than I ever have before. And I never knew or thought that would be possible. I love you, water lily," he smiled at me as he took a small box from his pocket. 

 I took it and opened it, a gasp escaping my lips. It was a necklace with a water lily pendant on it. "Oh, Michael, it's beautiful!" I exclaimed, hugging him. 

 "Thank you!" 

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 "Thank you!" 

 "Of course, water lily...You deserve something just as amazing as you. Though that necklace isn't half as amazing and wonderful as you. I couldn't find anything that came close."

 I laughed. "Well this will do just fine, thank you, Michael. And now, I have something for you." I replied with a smile, taking the small box out of my pocket. I gave it to him and watched as he opened it. He gasped and smiled. 

 "A new tie clip! It even has 'My Geode' engraved on it!" he exclaimed. "This is amazing, Marina. Thank you." 

 "Of course, geode...I love you..." 

 "I love you too, water lily..." This was one amazing day...

 Unknown POV:

 I watched as the Luna and Alpha had their picnic, watched the sunset, and exchange gifts with each other. I sighed and shook my head, walking away. You're thoughts about me last time were right if you thought I was lonely. Because I am. And I hate being lonely...

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