Chapter 178.
As the dust settled, I took the opportunity to study the faces in the crowd. Among them, the she–wolves‘ expressions were the hardest to ignore. They looked at me with sneers and a spiteful gaze, their jealousy poorly veiled. It sparked a pang of worry inside me, as I couldn’t help but wonder if my mates had ever been involved with any of them. It was a thought that made my stomach churn.
Despite the bubbling insecurity, I pushed those thoughts away, standing tall and confident beside my mates. Whatever happened in the past was inconsequential. I was their queen now, and I was ready to take on any challenges that came our way.
The chamber fell into an uneasy quiet, the tension lingering heavily in the air. Kayden, after a moment’s pause, stood up, his powerful gaze sweeping across the room. His hand found mine, interlacing our fingers together as he brought it to his lips. The soft, reassuring kiss he placed on the back of my hand was a stark contrast to his stern exterior.
“In three weeks,” he announced, his voice echoing in the chamber, “We will hold the Luna ceremony to instate Kiara as our Luna Queen officially.”
Murmurs arose once again, but this time there were no harsh protests. An air of reluctant acceptance was settling over the room, mixed with an undertone of anticipation. The Luna ceremony was a rare and grand event, after all.
Kayden continued,
“In the interim, our queen will undergo training for her role as Luna. We assure you, she is more than capable of upholding the responsibilities of a Luna Queen, scholar or not.”
His final statement sparked a wave of surprise, but before anyone could comment, Jayden stood, his gaze sweeping the room in a silent challenge.
“And let it be known,” Jayden started, his voice cold and stern, “Kiara will continue her journey to become a scholar. As her mates and kings, we fully support her. She is our queen, and she has the right to pursue whatever path she wishes. No one will dare to step in her way.”
I felt a surge of joy at their words. Their unwavering support was more than I had ever hoped for. I squeezed their hands, my smile radiant. Their commitment to supporting my dreams, despite the unexpected turns, was the greatest reassurance.
The council bowed, some more willingly than others, accepting our shared decision. As we turned to leave the council chamber, the gravity of the situation finally hit me. I was the Luna Queen. I was mated to the alpha kings, and I was about to navigate a life I had never imagined.
But as I glanced at the two men beside me, their eyes filled with love and respect, I realized, I was ready. Ready to face whatever came my way. And with them by my side, I was more than just prepared–I was unstoppable.
As we exited the chambers, a tidal wave of exhilaration and relief washed over me. I could no longer contain the overwhelming emotions. surging within me. Launching myself at my mates, I slung my arms around their sturdy necks, pulling them into a fervent kiss that spoke volumes of my gratitude and burgeoning love.
The moment our lips met, a sizzling jolt of electricity coursed through us, igniting a wild inferno that consumed all reason and restraint. Jayden’s lips were warm and coaxing, softly claiming mine in a dance as old as time, while Kayden’s kiss was fierce and passionate, the raw intensity making me dizzy with desire. Their mixed scents – coffee and musk and coca and musk, masculine and tantalizing – swirled around me, ensnaring my senses in a potent spell that left me craving for more.
“Thank you,” I whispered breathlessly.
My voice barely audible as I pulled back to look into their stormy eyes, brimming with an unfathomable depth of emotions. Each pair of eyes mirrored a universe of their own, their gazes so intense that it felt like they were peering right into my soul.
Their large, warm hands cradled my face, one on each side, thumbs gently caressing my flushed ch*eks as they leaned in, their foreheads. resting against the sides of my head as they took in my scent.
“Kiara, you don’t have to thank us,” Jayden said, his voice a soft, velvety whisper that curled around my heart. “You’re our queen, our mate. We will always support you in every decision, every dream. You never have to give up anything for us.”
Their words, their heartfelt declaration, left me speechless, my heart
pounding wildly in my chest. I was about to reply, ready to drown myself in their reassuring presence once more, when a group of five women approached us. The one at the front, a brunette with sharp features and an even sharper gaze stepped forward, breaking the magical bubble that had formed around us.
The one in the front, a brunette with a sharp gaze, stepped forward.
“Your Majesties, may I introduce myself,” she began, her voice crisp and confident. “I am Christan, your new Personal Assistant.”
I reached out to shake her hand, but I couldn’t help but notice her eyes lingering on Kayden for a second longer than necessary. There was a hint of familiarity in her gaze that twisted my gut into knots.
“Christan, it’s a pleasure to meet you,” I said, trying to shake off the weird feeling.
She nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. But as her gaze shifted back to Kayden, I couldn’t help but wonder… what was the story behind those lingering looks?
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