Mated to the Alpha King-Book 1 novel Chapter 35

"Mate."

We all freeze when we here that single word.

"Sorry guys! The printer decided to turn off mid print!"

Aella keeps running till she also freezes in place. She sniffs the air and her eyes widen as she looks at the man standing next to me.

"Mate."

Aella runs again and into Justin's arms all whilst having the biggest smile on her face.

"Okay while you guys get to know each other, I'm gonna finish getting ready and we will see you at the coronation. Aella, make sure Justin has a seat next to you during the coronation and at the dinner."

Wait I forgot to do something.

"Justin, Aella, Congratulations! I'm super excited for you guys!"

The rest of the girls and I make our way to what used to be the Queen's private chambers, where the beautiful red dress waits for me.

Once I'm in the dress, the girls leave me to get ready themselves. Andria and Adaline are going to come back to 'escort' me to the throne room, considering I've never been there before and the new Queen is usually lead by her mother and father for last words before the ceremony starts. Since I don't have them, I asked for my sister and mother figure to lead me instead.

I look to a clock and see that it's 4:35. Only a little longer and I will have an entire kingdom resting on my shoulders. I will be crowned the official Queen Luna.

Girl we got this! Besides Lucas will be with us the entire time! There is no need to stress.

I know you're right Kenna but just a few months ago I was in a cell wishing for death. I'm still that scared and beaten pup with no one.

That's not true! We have a voice now! We have people who love us and will be with us every step of the way through this journey called life.

Thanks Kenna.

Any time Audrey.

Time slowly ticks by as I countdown the seconds till this life changing event. People will come to me for advice, seek my opinion on many different topics. I'll be in charge of important matters and will have just as much work as Lucas.

4:44.

4:45.

Each passing minute causes my heart to beat faster as I think about what is about to happen.

Before the anxiety can take over I think of Lucas.

His smile.

His laugh.

His eyes.

Him.

"There are diamonds on this thing?"

"Yes. The fabric of the dress was laid in diamond dust for three weeks, then had small, micro diamonds woven into the cloth. The gold threading is actually real gold too. I thought you knew that though."

"Nope. Definitely didn't know that."

After going back and forth between necklaces I decided on the simplest necklace brought up, a simple gold chain with a group of diamonds that rest at the top of my chest.

Next were earrings but I just picked the matching set to the necklace.

Deemed ready with three minutes to spare, Andria and Adaline escorted me to the doors of the throne room.

"Are you ready?" Adaline asked.

"As ready as I'll ever be I guess."

"You got this! Lucas will be at the front of your thrones. You will be fine."

I give one last hug to each of them before they leave to take their seats.

Taking a deep breath I nod to the guards at the doors, signalling I'm ready.

With one more quick prayer to the Moon Goddess, the music starts playing, the guest all stand, and the doors open.