Chapter 41

This past week has been so stressful with everyone busy with the coronation.

Aunty Melanie has been of great help—very cool and friendly. Maybe that's the reason she and my mum were best friends. But, unfortunately, no one knows anything about the legend yet for security purposes because you can't possibly trust anyone. Don't get me wrong, I trust my girls and everything, but I made a promise not to let anyone know.

This week has also been great. Finally, I get to spend time with my girls. Becca is back, and she had a great time. Ethan's parents loved her. She will be a wonderful Luna; I can feel it.

Today is the coronation, and I am so nervous. Not only am I going to be the Luna Queen, but I'll also get to see my father and brother since every other pack is invited.

It's also good that the King's pack accepted me as their Luna Queen. It means a lot.

I haven't seen Lawrence for a week now because of the custom for the soon-to-be Luna Queen to be separated from the Alpha King until the coronation.

It's driving me crazy not being able to hold him, touch him, or hear his voice. Maybe I am feeling way too much because of the mate bond.

"Kate, over here," Grace calls, bringing me out of my thoughts.

I'm in the royals clothing shop helping my girls choose a gown since Ma, Elisa, and Aunty Melanie chose my gown, and I can't possibly argue with them.

"Yeah, I'm coming. You don't have to yell," I say, laughing.

I walk into the changing room to find Grace wearing a blue off-shoulder long gown. "So what do you think?" she asks, twirling around.

"You look gorgeous, but the coronation colors are black with a mix of any other color," I say, raising my eyebrow.

"I know. It's just so beautiful. I'm gonna get this gown for a date or something," she says.

"Whatever you say, but I hope that date is with Jack," I say with a smirk.

"Grace, have you seen...oh my god, you look beautiful," Lillian says, looking at Grace with wide eyes.

"Yeah, you look gorgeous. I am sure Jack will fall at your feet after seeing you in this gown," Becca says with a wink.

"Thanks, girls," Grace says, blushing slightly.

"But you are not wearing that to the coronation, right?" Becca asks, looking through the gowns she and Lillian brought into the dressing room.

"No, but I love this gown, so I'm taking it," she says, smiling mischievously.

I wonder what she is up to. "Enough of the talking because we have things to do and places to be," Becca says, clapping her hands.

"Bossy Becca is back," Lillian says with a dramatic sigh while we all laugh.

I missed this.

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"Hurry up, girls," Elisa yells, coming into my room. She decided to bring a makeup crew and hairdresser to do mine and the girls' hair and makeup even when I insisted on doing my own thing. She refused, saying we should look our best.

"Kate, your gown is here," she says, leaving the room.

The girls leave after doing our makeup and hair. We get ready since the men left an hour ago. Becca, Lillian, and Grace leave in one car while Elisa, Ma, and Aunty Melanie leave in another, and I leave last with a guy named Marcus as my driver.

We arrive at the venue for the coronation. Elisa tells me this place has customarily been used for the coronation or big events.

We go through the back not to gain attention. He parks in a space. Immediately when the car comes to a stop, someone knocks on my window.

"Marcus, can you please roll down the window?"

"Yes, ma'am," he says before rolling the window down.

"Lillian, is everything alright?" I ask, confused.

"Yeah, everything is alright, but you have to stay in the car for a few minutes," she explains.

"Okay," I say with a nod.

"I will come back to get you, and by the way, you look gorgeous. You're the most beautiful lady here," she says with a wink before leaving.

I stay in the car for thirty minutes before seeing Lillian, Becca, and Grace walking towards me.

Marcus opens the door before helping me out.

"Thank you," I say with a smile while he replies with a nod and leaves.

"Let's go. You are going through the front door," Becca says.

We walk towards the front door. Two guys stand to guard the door and others on patrol for security purposes.

"Kate, are you alright," Grace says, holding my hands.

"Yeah, why?" I ask, biting on my lower lip.

"You look nervous, and you keep fiddling with your bracelet while biting your lip," she says softly.

"You know me so well," I say sarcastically, gaining an angry look from her. "Okay, I am nervous," I say, sighing in defeat.

"You don't have to be nervous," she says with a smile. "You are Kate, the bravest and baddest girl I know. So, girl, go in there and show them who the queen is," she says, grinning.

I laugh at her words. "Thanks, that really helped a lot," I say, hugging her.

"That's enough. Everyone is waiting to see the Luna Queen," she says, pushing me towards the door before leaving.

I nod my head for the door to be opened.

When the door opens, I see a room full of supernatural beings from all over. The room is decorated in black, gold, white, and grey. It's beautiful.

My eyes are fixed on the man sitting on his throne with a crown on his head. He is looking handsome as ever with his white and gold tuxedo and black pants.

Our eyes lock together like we are the only ones in the room.

I smile before getting on the platform with the help of Elisa.

I stand, looking down at everyone grinning widely.

"Kate Darby David, do you accept to be a part of this pack, to fight for this pack, and to care for every member of this pack?" Thomas asks, looking into my eyes intensely with a simile

"I do," I reply.

"Do you accept the power of the Luna to guide and be a mother to this pack?"

"I do."

"Do accept to be the Queen of this kingdom to guide and be a queen mother to all?"

"I do."

"Do you accept the power of a queen to guide and be a mother to all supernatural beings?"

Wow, this is a big responsibility.

"Just say yes," Tiara says, frustrated.

"I do."

He turns around to look at Lawrence.

"Your Highness, can you please come down," he says. Lawrence walks down from his throne before standing close to me.

Thomas takes a knife and a bowl.

"Kate, bring forth your wrist," he says. He takes my wrist and slits it with a knife, allowing the blood to drip into the bowl before doing the same to Lawrence.

He mixes the blood before pouring it into the burning fire.

"Elisa," he calls. She walks towards us with a crown in her hands.

"My dear, go on your knees," she says

I go on my knees, and she places the crown on my head before helping me up.

"Fellow packs and this kingdom, here is your Luna Queen Kate Darby Clifford," she announces while everyone stands on their feet and bows.

I grin widely. Kate Darby Clifford. Wow.

"You look beautiful," Lawrence whispers into my ear.

"Thank you. You don't look so bad yourself," I say, smiling.

He sits on his throne while I sit on the smaller throne by his side.

"I am so happy," I say, grinning happily.

"I kept my promise," he says with a smirk.

"What promise?" I ask confused.

"To always make you happy," he says, winking at me.

"Thanks," I say, meaning my words because, without him, I would be lost.

After all, having a mate can be the most wonderful experience.