CHAPTER 63: HOT CANDLE WAX

Queen Antionette's POV

A few months ago I witnessed my first grand pup's birth. I found myself peering at the she-wolf I had become now. There was still no sign of frown lines or age. I actually looked happy for a change.

"Mother! my eldest son, Lawrence called out. "Don't you ever barge into my quarters again unannounced. I could have been inappropriately dressed," I reminded him. "My apologies, mother. Why have you denied Lance's departure to the kingdom of Valaris?" He asked peturbed. "Do I need to remind you of your place? Lance is your little brother and my son. What has gotten into you lately?" I asked taken back by his behavior. "Nothing is wrong with me. You are making me look weak! He must leave or I'll look like I cannot control my own family!" He replied. "It's because you don't! Have you gone ill in the head?" I asked. "My nineteenth birth year has come and gone but my coronation has not happened. With the blood moon approaching, I had hoped that I would be the one to lead