Chapter 45 - Preparing to Leave

"What do you think? Do you want to be the queen?" Ryder mindlinked Zoe. He had expected this conversation, but he and Zoe hadn't had time to discuss it.

"I never thought about it. What do you think?" She asked. Being a queen and ruling over all the shifters was something that she could have never imagined. Would they even want her as a queen?

"Think about what my parents said and what the moon goddess said. I think this is something we're supposed to do. If you don't accept it, they would have to leave the throne to someone who isn't part of your family. Power can change a person, and whoever takes over may not be the right fit to rule. Look at Cressida. Her need for power is what killed her. I'll support you no matter what you want to do." Ryder was nervous about being a ruler, but he felt sure his parents and Selene were telling them it was their destiny.

"Let's do it," Zoe smiled at him as they turned toward her parents.

"You don't have to make your decision