When The Moon Hides Her Crown (Seraphina) by Pooja novel Chapter 316

THIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW

Sitting by Alpha Gideon’s grave, Alpha Hugo, rested with a bottle of wine in hand. The grave was blanketed in a sea of flowers, covering every inch of the headstone.

“Man, you lived in a way that made thousands envious, and not even in death have you stopped making them jealous,” Hugo chuckled, clinking his glass against the grave. “I see you were waiting for me, though I’m two months late,” he added, his smile softening as he spoke to his late friend.

When Alpha Hugo awoke from his coma, his first instinct was to bring his best friend his favorite wine, not the tears Gideon had always expected.

Hugo sighed deeply, murmuring, “The air in the werewolf kingdom has shifted, Gideon. It’s a pleasant change. The realm is breathing again, blooming, rising.” He glanced at the distant building that seemed to disappear into the sky, finally completed. “We have an Alpha Queen now,” Hugo whispered, a proud smile forming. “The true ruler of the realm.”

A sharp gust of wind swept over him, and he looked at Gideon’s grave, a soft chuckle escaping his lips. “Even you can’t contain your happiness, can you?”

The toll of a bell reached Hugo’s ears, and he stood up, leaving the wine glass on the grave as a final tribute.

As he entered the Grand Hall, the male and female heirs stood in two rows, their eyes following him. But Hugo’s gaze immediately shifted to the raised platform at the front, designated for the Head of the Academy. His thoughts turned to the note Alpha Queen had left him by his bedside,the note that had given him a reason to rise again.

“Don’t let it end with Alpha Gideon, Alpha Hugo. He wouldn’t want you to give up.”

He walked to the center of the platform, his presence commanding the room. The heirs from all the werewolf packs were watching intently.

“I, Alpha Hugo Williamson, the Head of the Elysium Ascendant Academy, welcome you all,” he announced, his voice strong with renewed purpose.

In the temple, Lily reviewed the report in her hand with a smile. “I knew Alpha Seth Darven was kind and wonderful, but I never expected him to not only accept all the she-wolves from Alpha Darious’ pack but also declare himself the Alpha of all the female pack members.”

She happily turned around, eager to share the good news with Seraphina, but was immediately struck by the tense atmosphere in the living area. Silas and Aran sat across from each other, Silas glaring at Aran while Aran smiled back.

“You, the bride’s brother?! Don’t make me sick!” Silas’ jaw clenched tightly at Aran’s suggestion.

Silas and Aran had been involved in the wedding preparations, with all the protectors actively decorating the temple for the new bride. The guests were about to arrive and both of them were making sure everything was going perfectly.

However, Aran’s recent proposal had gotten under Silas’ skin.

Aran grinned, unphased. “If not brother, then how about the bride’s father?”

Silas’s lips curled into a dangerous, furious smile. “Don’t even think about it.”

Aran’s smile only deepened. “Why? Afraid I’ll steal your spot in her life?”

Theo’s face flushed as their proximity grew closer. He fell silent, simply staring at her.

“What’s wrong?” Lily asked, blinking in confusion.

Theo quickly averted his gaze, almost as if trying to hide his face. “You don’t need to know.”

Lily narrowed her eyes, a smirk creeping onto her lips. “Seems like you don’t know. Well, I’ll find out on my own.” She turned to step back toward the room, but Theo yanked her back.

Lily’s heart raced at his flirtatious gaze. “If you keep talking like that, I might think you're interested in me.”

Theo’s ears turned crimson. He quickly pulled away, his voice slightly strained. “You read too much into things.”

Lily glanced down at his hand, which was still gripping hers, and smiled. “Do I?”

Theo walked ahead, taking her away as a secretive smile curling on his lips, his finger trailing absently over her hand as he looked over his shoulder at her. “Wanna be my partner for the wedding?”