75. Days Following

Tears pooled in my stinging eyes as I watched the event before me unfold.

Around me, the air smelled like freshly cut pine and fallen rain that was perfectly blended with the roaring fire which was homed in white marble hearth, people dressed in all colors and outfits smiled, and I stood next to my mate as King Anton and Queen Emily let Emrys finish his acceptance speech.

“And,” My breathtaking mate finished, stormy eyes overseeing every person in the throne room, never missing anyone. “I thank all of you for both your time today and your support over the years past and years to come.”

Claps roared out as Emrys finished his speech, the orchestra beginning their soft notes that carried the new found happiness of my new pack, my new home, and I couldn’t help but shed a tear or two when this warm feeling of belonging bloomed within my chest; right when Emrys was crowned, I too was brought out and introduced as Emrys’ mate and the new Luna of Knights.

The days that had followed Kyrell’s de