THIRTY-SEVEN

ESMERAY

Nothing prepared me for the crowd gathered in front of the castle as I made my way to meet the other royals. Afterwards, I was to go to the Lycaon office building where an office was being set up for me. People gathered in their numbers, some with cameras, and some just hoping for an opportunity to get a close view of their next Luna.

Draven’s arms wrapped around mine protectively as he led me past the crowd with Smythe and two others clearing the way.

“Are you going to mark her?” Someone shouted from the crowd.

“Is she an omega?” Another voice screamed above the others.

“Tell us when the mating ceremony will be,” Another lady screamed.

But Draven didn’t act like he was aware of their presence or that he heard any of their questions. He was used to this kind of things, but for me, it feels surreal, like a movie.

We finally got into the vehicle in one piece and when Draven’s arms wrapped around my waist in the back seat, I drew close to him like he’d instructed. I was his to