Alpha's Regret: The Seventh Time was Forever novel Chapter 651

Chapter 651: Chapter 651 – Coronation day drama III

Oriana smiled bitterly, a ghost of old pain flickering across her features. If only Vladimir had stayed by her side during her times of pregnancy, if only he hadn’t gotten upset when she decided to give her life for Voren’s, he would have known all these things.

He would have understood the secrets she carried, the burdens she bore alone. But he hadn’t. He had pulled away, and in doing so, he had missed everything.

Right now, her only way of getting back at him was not telling him directly. Let him wonder. Let him ache with curiosity. "Wait for the Blood Moon festival." Her voice was soft, almost gentle, but carried an undercurrent of steel. "The remaining pieces would all fit together then."

On the podium, Jasper replaced the fake crown with the original before Pandora proceeded, her gaze briefly locked on her husband’s darkened ones. There was a silent exchange between them, a conversation without words that spoke of betrayal and disappointment. Then she turned to her daughter, her expression softening.

"Liah." Her voice carried across the hushed auditorium. "Today, I accept Corvine as your husband. And I know you’ll make Mommy proud as the best wife ever. Don’t forget all I ever taught you." She paused, her eyes glistening.

"Now, as the Luna of the Silver Moon Pack, I still hold my title as Luna until Jasper finds his mate. So, I hereby transfer to you my authority as Queen of the Lunas."

As soon as she removed her crown, everyone in the auditorium and on the podium rose to their feet. The rustle of fabric and the scrape of chairs was the only sound.

Pandora’s voice raised, her posture straightening with the elegance of a Queen who had carried her title with grace despite the storms that raged in her private life.

"I, Queen Pandora Spencer, crown you, my daughter, Athaliah Spencer, as the Queen of the Lunas."

She gently placed the crown on Athaliah’s head as hands began to clap together, the applause building like thunder. Then she led Athaliah to the throne and sat her gently on it, the young woman’s eyes shining with tears.

Pandora went to sit on an empty chair with the elders as Jaron took over, walking over to Corvine. His eyes were cold, but he forced a faint smile onto his lips, a smile that didn’t reach his eyes. "Corvine Stone, I accept you as my son in law, and this day, I transfer to you my title as King of the Alphas."

Everyone was still standing, but the room was so quiet that only Jaron’s voice could be heard, echoing off the marble walls. He removed the crown from his head and continued to speak, his words heavy with ceremony. "Elders, Alphas, Lunas, Betas, Werewolf Council representatives, and all leaders present—from this day, Corvine Stone shall be known as Alpha King Corvine Stone."

He placed the crown gently on Corvine’s head. Since Corvine was taller, he had to bow slightly for the crown to fit. The applause was thunderous, a wave of sound that crashed against the walls. Well, there were jealous people in the crowd, those whose envy burned behind forced smiles, but they just could not show it, not here, not now.

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