That Prince Is A Girl The Vicious King's Captive Slave Mate novel Chapter 393

Chapter 393
EPILOGUE C

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FOUR MONTHS LATER

"By the power vested in me as the Keeper of the sacred crowns, I hereby anoint thee, in the sight of gods and mortals, as Grand Queen of Urai." The Keeper lifted the ornate diadem from its resting place, holding it aloft for all to witness. “Rise, Sovereign of the Realm, and stand beside your King. Two as one, rulers over land and blood, bound by duty, and sanctified by this crowning rite."

Emeriel rose on unsteady legs. This was real. A Grand Queen.

The weight of the crown was considerable as it settled atop her head, but she bore it with pride, grace, and dignity.

At her side, her Beloved extended his hand, eyes glowing with pride. She took it, fingers lacing with his, warmth spreading through her palm and heart. Together, they turned to face their people.

The Keeper stepped back, voice booming. “Behold! Your Grand King and Grand Queen. Long may they reign!”

The hall blasted in thunderous applause. Outside, the bells of the Citadel rang with triumph, echoing the moment through all of Urai.

Happy tears welled in Emeriel’s eyes. So this day came. She, young Emeriel, was now Grand Queen.

She had come this far.

Once a nameless boy who never dreamt, now a Grand Queen of the Urekai. They accepted, honored, and cherished her.

“Congratulations, Em!” Aekeira beamed from her place of honor, bouncing Emeriel’s twins in her arms. Across from her, Madam Livia cradled Aleksian, her own eyes shining.

Emeriel sent her sister a watery smile. Aekeira turned, pressing a kiss to Lord Vladya’s cheek—and Emeriel’s gaze fell to the mating mark at her sister’s neck.

Reflexively, Emeriel’s fingers touched her own. It brought her contentment.

Aekeira’s full-heat had come two months ago, allowing them to seal their bond before Emeriel. Hers had come just a month after, and now both of them were officially, eternally, mated to the loves of their lives.

And just weeks after, Emeriel stood here, crowned Queen, staring at her throne a few feet away.

The Grand Queen’s throne, removed after the tragedy, has been restored today. Alongside the Grand Ladies’ thrones, all positioned proudly on the left side of the dais.

“Look at them,” Daemonikai said softly beside her, his voice rich with pride. “Look how happy they are to have you, my Riel.”

“It all feels like a dream,” she whispered, overwhelmed by the roaring crowd before them.

“Much of what we have still feels like a dream,” he said, squeezing her hand. “But this is reality. You are the First Lady of Urekai now. The Grand Queen.”

Her heart expanded. Look at you, Emeriel—you did it.

Once, you fantasized about marrying a protector, someone strong enough to shield you from harm, fight for you, sweep you off your feet, and love you fiercely. Who would have thought you would find him?

Who would have believed that after all the challenges and tribulations, all the winding roads and hard-earned scars, you would be mated to this Urekai? Bear his two beautiful children. Stand beside him as his partner for eternity.

She wiped the tears from her eyes. My life was not easy, but I would not have lived it any other way. I love my reality now, and I hope it stays this way… forever.

Across the chamber, Aekeira gestured for Madam Livia to bring Aleksian over. The older woman rose with the child and began to cross the hall—only to stumble slightly.

A nearby noble stepped forward, steadying her with a hand to her elbow.