Theo took a steady breath before turning fully to Hazel's parents, knowing that this moment mattered more than any battle he had ever fought. He straightened his shoulders, not as a Gamma or a Lycan, but as a man asking for trust, and his voice came out calm and sincere.
"I will be taking Hazel with me to my place," he said slowly, making sure every word carried weight. "I know she is your daughter, and nothing can replace that bond, but she is also my mate.
I swear to you that I will protect her with my life, that I will never let harm come to her, and that I will treat her with respect and care in everything I do. She will not be lonely, she will not be neglected, and she will always have a place where she belongs. I will walk beside her, not ahead of her, and I will listen to her, even when it is hard. You have my word."
