Avalyn
The inside of the palace was beautiful. Tall circular beams supporting the high rise ceiling demarcated the main hallway.
Max and Nat guided us through the beautiful palace that seemed like a maze because of similar looking hallways flanked by circular pillars.
We entered a door which I realised was the Throne room. Nik and I walked down the flowered path and climbed the two steps to stand on the elevated platform where the thrones sat.
We turned around to see everyone standing in front of their own thrones, waiting for Nik’s permission.
We sat down after which Nik’s voice echoed in the silent room, “please take your seats.”
Max, Nat and Andrei were sitting on either sides of us on the platform that was one step below ours, with Max and Andrei on Nik’s side and Nat on mine.
Andrei stood up and walked to the centre of the room.
“Allow me to make the introductions. All of these fine men and women are picked by Natalia, Max and and I. “Zed, the Lord of Arms,” Lord Zed stood up and bowed deeply before rising again. He was buff and had eyes like eagles, perfect for the job. “Bea, the Lady of Societal Welfare,” she stood up from her seat, bowed and then stood upright.
“Next is, Yunus, the Lord of Foreign Relations,” he too greeted us in the same way others did. “And last but not the least, Akira, the Lady of Treasur.” She greeted us too.
“I would like to introduce you to our although new, but the most respected and dearly loved Nikolai Volkov, Alpha King of Soare- Luna, King of Mozog, King of of Poziarne, King of Fire,” his grin widened at that, “and Avalyn Volkov, Luna Queen of Soare-Luna, Queen of Mozog and Queen of Poziarne.” Andrei said, his voice loud and proud.
And together, everyone bowed deeply.
My heart will with pride and love and I felt Nik’s did too.
“Rise.” Nik commanded.
Everyone rose again, their back ramrod straight.
“I would like to thank my brothers Andrei, Maximilian and Natalia for coming here on my behalf and handling everything and running the Kingdom smoothly.” Nik smiled at them.
Max grinned in return, “it was my pleasure. I got to kill many people.” Chuckles erupted in the crowd and I guess everyone is very familiar with Max now.
And I had taken a detailed report from Max and I know he killed all those who were extremely loyal to Zakyra and the the Lords and Ladies who were fixed in their ways to not accept werewolf rulers. I know it was a crazy one week for him but then once things smoothened out, he started working on the betterment of the people and the kingdom and then people loved both of them dearly.
And it was evident with the way the masses greeted us and how warm the crowd was. I felt safe and surprisingly at home. It was just too hot here. Otherwise, it was a lovely country.
“… thank all of you for the warm welcome.” My attention snapped back to reality.
The crowd broke into cheers and Nik smiled. Following his lead, I smiled too.
I really needed to stop going into my own little dream world.
After that, surprisingly the coronation ceremony started.
Shouldn’t we have dressed up first? I was wearing denim jeans and a dressy top but it was nowhere near as elaborate as a gown.
But then I shoved the questions at the back of my mind and lived in the moment, enjoying every second of it.
It was exactly the same as what happened back in Mozog. A mantle was put on our shoulders, we were given rings, we were handed a sceptre, Nik was given a sword and I was handed a dagger and in the end, the Sacredos crowned us, making the crowd burst into joyous cheers.
After the ceremony, was done, we retired to our quarters where we would stay for our visit and whenever we came here.
I wasn’t feeling very well. Maybe the heat has reached my head or something. The palace was very cool from the inside but then… I don’t know. I feel very hot.
I took a cold shower before I laid on the bed. Nikolai looked at me worriedly. “Are you okay?”
“Yes. I’m just a little hot. Maybe because of the drastic weather change.” It was cool where we live and now we are suddenly in a desert. “I’ll be fine in a couple of hours.”
“Fine.” He came by my side and kissed my forehead. “I’ll be out finishing some work. Mind-link me immediately if you need me. Andrei is on bodyguard duty just like before, call him if you need and take him wherever you want to go.”
“Okay.” I mumbled and closed my eyes. I just needed to sleep it off.