Chapter 53
Conrad POV
Liam came and told me what Donavan had said. He even mentioned he stated I was considering trying him for treason. Honestly not a bad idea at this point. To my relief, he said Michelle had done something to upset Cordelia and she would be in her room for the rest of the day so it was safe for me to leave my room. I was still going to avoid everyone else though. If this thing lasts a month then it is going to be nothing but sucking up to me the entire time.
I decided to go check on the medical center which is already a construction site. I had secured a very large workforce by paying extra and they stated they could have most of the work completed in a week and the extension completed in two weeks. We moved everything needed for medical care over to a mobile unit set up that we take with us on missions leaving the center empty. This meant work could happen faster.
We already had a large building that was only two years old so most of the work was painting, new floors, new lights, etc. Some new internal walls were also going up to divide the space better. Most of the upgrades are just equipment installation.
The minor extension happening is a my mate's new research lab. She has agreed to put in her notice and work to run the medical clinic here so I couldn’t be happier to have her close all the time. She wants to still work with animals so I am building a separate speciality vet clinic closer to the main road which will be open to the public. This will be ready in a month.
I realise that it is now 12 so I have to do this stupid ceremony thing in two hours. I go to the kitchen and find Mary. She can tell I’m in a foul mood so just makes me some food and sits with me in silence while I eat it. She rubs my back reassuringly like she did when I was a pup knowing there is not much else she can do.
I go to my chambers to get ready in a suit. I just grab the first one I see and head downstairs.
I enter the chamber next to my throne room. We only use this for regal ceremonies but the council insisted. High ceilings. Expensive drapes on the windows and a giant throne in the middle with gold all around. I can see my crown has been brought out so I will have to wear that as well. My door opens and in walks Liam. He can see my expression is of pure sadness.
“You’re going to have to cheer up buttercup if you’re going to get through this”.
“I know. How was Lewana today”.
“She was great. You have to remember she is out there waiting for you. You have to show everyone and her that you can do this”.
I just sigh. "OK. Honestly, this is not the part of the week that worries me. It’s the rest of it”.
“I know. We are here for you the entire way and we will show them who should be rightfully next to you”.
I walk into the throne room, crown on my head and head held high while the fanfare trumpets play. The room is full of Alpha’s and representatives who want to see this ceremony. They will probably swarm the runner-ups to try and get their own powerful mate. They just better not touch what is mine.
Each region brings forth the Lady they are entering and they all stand before me. They go down the line and a pack representative introduces each lady.
“My name is Councilman Alpha Angus from Crescent Moon pack representing the North. I present my granddaughter Darlina. Alpha Beta class. She is proficient in learning and as she is still young, will be able to provide many offspring and serve as needed for Your Highness”.
“My name is Councilman Alpha Williams of the Blue Moon pack representing the South. I present my niece Briana. Alpha Beta class. She is diligent in politics as well as managing the servers in the household and packs for You Highness”.
“My name is Councilman Alpha Anthony of the Shining Moon pack representing the East. I present my daughter Cordelia. Alpha Beta class. She is intelligent as well as the most beautiful in the lands of the East. She is true to our ways and will serve Your Highness very well”.
“My name is Councilman Alpha Ethan of the Moon Stone pack representing the West. I present my sister Valerie. Alpha Beta class. She is strong-willed and protective of wolves. She will be an asset to serve Your Highness”.
Then I see her step forward. She is in a stunning forest green strapless formal dress that goes to the ground. Her favorite slit up the side with gold shoes and a gold necklace with a moonstone.
“My name is Arthur. I am the Beta from the Blood Moon pack. I present Lady Lewana. Pure Alpha class. She has fought against hardships we will never understand to become a determined fighter for werewolves' rights. She is passionate about our history and the education of all wolves. Her skill set is in healthcare and is set to become the first wolf with a PhD in medicine. Despite living away from her pack for a while to survive and go to school, she never stopped supporting or guiding the pack. She has remained strong of heart and mind to live up to these morals through adversity. I believe she will be valuable to serving our kind alongside Your Highness”.
There are murmurs in the throne room but I don’t care. I just smile at my mate. That was a perfect introduction.