It must be fate. Lauriel saved Aleksis before she was born and loved her like his own daughter. Years later, the girl was the one who brought his long lost family back together.
Aleksis found his first son, Nicolae, and married Alaric, his second son. She also gave Luna's ring to Alaric when she was twelve and received Luna's hair from the man when she was twenty. Both were given as a token of love for each other.
And now the circle was complete. They have finally been reunited. Today was truly the happiest day in Aleksis' live. The man she loved, her godfather that she admired, and her best friend were all connected in a beautiful web surrounding her.
She wouldn't wish for anything else in life.
Being in familial warmth, Aleksis' birthday party went on merrily. She received various beautiful gifts from her cousins, brothers, and uncles. But of course, they all knew that the best gift for Aleksis that year was Alaric's return to her life.