MATED TO THE VAMPIRE KING SON novel Chapter 77

Damien’s POV

“Your Highness, the noble heads have arrived and await you in the

throne room.” I heard Agatha’s voice behind the door.

“Let them wait.” I responded and continued buttoning my shirt.

“They arrived rather too early, I fear,” Freda said, seated in the corner of the room as she watched me dress. I’d had a maid assigned to help

me dress, but I’d dismissed her. I didn’t suppose Freda would like

that.

“No, it’s perfect timing as I’m done here. I just need this meeting to

be over.”

I finished with the buttons of my shirt and slowly approached Freda where she sat. I stretched out my hands, which she took, rising to her feet. She held my hands softly, and the need to kiss her overwhelmed me. I pulled her into my arms, wrapping them around her as I placed a kiss on both her cheeks, teasing her before finally taking her mouth.

The kiss was meant to be brief, but I couldn’t help it as our tongues

danced. Only when I heard her moan did I pull away.

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“We shall continue this later, but for now I have to leave.” I turned to

walk away. I couldn’t bring myself to keep staring at her.

The silence on my walk to the throne room was comforting. It gave

me time to think. I still wasn’t used to addressing the nobles, but I

tried my best never to feel intimidated around them or let them see

1. it.

“Your Highness.” The guard by the door bowed before pushing the

huge door open.

Without wasting time, I walked into the room. All six of them stood

from their seats. My lips curved into a smile as I swiftly made my way

to the throne. Only when I sat did they also sit.

I looked around the room, taking my time to study their faces. I saw

disapproval. I saw anger. But most of all, I saw curiosity. They

wondered why I’d called this meeting.

“Does this meeting have anything to do with the new date set for the

coronation ceremony?” Lady Daphne asked, straight to the point as

always.

“Yes and no.” I replied, sounding uninterested.

My reply didn’t sit well with some of them. Lord Balen fisted his

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palms, and I smiled. He was always irrationally behaved when it came

to meetings with me.

My eyes went toward Duke Magnus. As usual, he sat quietly,

observing the interactions. His look of satisfaction was enough to

assure me I had a supporter in our midst.

“Out with the reason you’ve gathered us at such short notice,” Baron

Rhys said, forgetting I was now king. My hands itched to strike, but I

remained calm.

“Perhaps the baby king wishes to hold a banquet for us nobles.” Count

Andrew snickered like a drunk vampire. The last time, he’d called me

young Damien. Now he was calling me a baby king. “You should

consider that, Dam–Your Majesty.” His tongue caught when my eyes

warned him as he tried to call me by name.

The nobles were the way to people’s hearts. If I couldn’t have them

under my control, obeying my authority, the people wouldn’t respect

1. me.

“Banquets, feasts, and all other celebrations will be at the

coronation,” I announced. “As you all are aware, the date isn’t this

week anymore, but preparation will begin after this meeting. Time is

short.”

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“What about the king? Will he be present? Is he aware of your

shenanigans to marry a hybrid?” Lord Balen blurted.

The pain of not marrying his daughter Verestina still had him on

edge. I was certain my father and brother had also made promises to

Verestina since they’d been sleeping with her. Now they all hated me

because I’d killed Steve and locked Draken.

“Marquess Theo…” I called.

He sprang to his feet, and I could see his hand trembling. I had no

idea if it was his existing fear of my father or if he truly feared me.

“You will handle the preparation for our guests.”

He nodded.

“What guests, my king?” Lady Daphne asked.

“My mate’s visitors. Her family will be staying here for a week before

the coronation. Ensure they’re treated with the utmost care during

their time here.”

“Duke Magnus, please ensure security. I don’t want any war between

us and the werewolves.”

“It’s my pleasure to serve you, King Damien.”

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“Lady Daphne, you’ll deal with the coronation rites, hand in hand

with Lady Elara and the others.”

“I’ll do just that.”

“Isn’t the burial of Steve supposed to come before your so–called

coronation?” Count Andrew snapped.

“I believe all this disrespect talking without authorization will stop

the moment the Crown of Valthrum is on my head. Some of you might

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