I sat up, still groggy, a young woman stepped into the room. She wore a s

eeted. "I am here to assist you

off the remnants of slumber.

s summoned you to the throne room. There are

rely an omega, lacking any knowledge of the complexities of lycan politics. However, I understood t

s in a delicate shade of blue, and the maid helped me into it, styling my hair into an elaborate arrangement. When I gazed into the m

ficent hall filled with lycans who turned to regard me as I entered. My heart raced as I made my way dow

my hand and guided me to a smaller throne adjacent to his. I settled into

te, Yolanda Edwards, hailing from the fierce moon pack. You will show her the same respect you show me.

ile some welcomed me, others regarded me with disdain, and I fought to keep m

ing my heart to race. Could he be the twin Alejandro mentioned? He glanced in my direction before turning b

e weight of their scrutiny. This was my first encounter with such powerful indi

on the brink of unleashing chaos. "If that's what you believe," he continued, looking at me just as I was

's actions. "Are you satisfied now?" he addressed his council and brother. "If she weren't my mate, her bite mark would have healed by now, yet here it remains, clearly

ling to show any sign of weakness. I remained silent, fearing that

mmoned you all today to introduce my mate. Now that this is accom

Lycan king, welcome back, and congratulations on finding your mate." As she spoke those last

s for words, I was about to stammer something when Alejandro interjected, "Thank you, Clarice, but could you grant my mate and i som

ed, "Of course, I will take my leave." As she departed, Ale

of warmth surged through my body-was it the mark he had just given me? In that moment, I felt an

and the soft moans that escaped him. It was hard t

n his eyes as he said, "We need to plan our wedding soon; I don't thi

s; there's no reason to feel small anymore, Yolanda. You are my queen." I nodded, tears welling in my eyes. I was d