Arabella’s POV
We stood in front of the king and the council to swear the oath that finalizes the ceremony and proclaim us as rulers of our people. After our Coronation, the king and queen stepped down, ending the regime and giving way to a new beginning.
Michael’s dad and mom would still retain their floor on our side of the palace, I kinda love our previous floor, with the few modifications that Michael did on it to make it more comfortable. They would most definitely be going on a very long vacation, they sure deserve it. Michael’s Dad needs to get some things off his chest so he can have some rest of mind and enjoy his free time with his mate.
At the sound of the trumpet, everyone in the banquet hall stood up in reverence, waiting for us to wear the crowns and take our seat on the throne before they could seat down.
I watched in awe as Michael knelt before the council to receive his crown. Damn, this guy was definitely born to be a king. He looks so handsome and charming. I caught the eyes of a few ladies ogling at him but he seems oblivious to their admiration.
The crown was lifted high up for everyone to see, before it was brought down slowly and placed on his head. Then he stood up and let me take his place before the council as they repeat the same procedure. I still can’t believe that he is all mine, all mine.
He held my hand to help me stand up, clasping tightly to my palm as he led me back to where his father and mother sat on the other side where the king and queen were on golden chairs that is fit for monarchs. We knelt in front of the previous King and Queen, accepting their prayers and blessings.
It was such a heart-touching event. We finally went back to our positions and we took our seats on the throne, receiving cheers and applauds from the crowd, with loud howls coming from every angle. Derek, Brian, and the girls took their positions and sat on their seats behind their king.
Then Derek stood up and raised up one of his hands, signaling for everyone to keep silent because the king wanted to address his people. I turned to look at Michael and he had this evil glint in his eyes that proves that he has something up his sleeve.
It’s rare for the king to give a speech on his coronation day, which is why I was looking at my stunning mate with surprise. He leaned forward and whispered, “Enjoy the show, cupcake.” then he sat back upright and begins addressing the people.
“It’s no longer a secret that the rogue leaders have been taken care of by my father. He was able to stop them from doing more damage to our people. But while Alpha Smith had been pure evil, it has come to my notice that there are other Alphas that are even worse than the rogue leaders.
These ones do not deserve to be called Alphas and as your king, it is . y honor to announce to you that my first duty to you my people would be to strip these Alphas of their title and hand of their packs to those more deserving of the title.” he announced proudly.
The banquet hall was as quiet as a graveyard. Am sure if a pin is dropped on the floor right now, it would make a loud sound. All the Alphas in the hall were fidgeting and squirming on their seats because they all had no idea who the evil Alphas he spoke of would be. I am as surprised as everyone here because I also don’t know who he is talking about, he never mentioned anything about this issue to me.
“Alpha Richard Doyle of the Silver Moon pack, would you please step forward, with your Luna of course.” he called out with his brow creased in anger.
I froze at the mention of that name, that name that hunted me for years. I watched in shock as they both walked forward with their heads hanging low in submission. It was at that moment that I realized what this was all about, “Michael was getting back at the people that hurt me when I was little. He is getting revenge for me and I couldn’t help getting emotional right now.
The tears flowed down my cheeks as Richard and Lisa stood before me, cowering in fear, hiding their faces in shame. They know I have the power to pay them back in their own coin, I have the power to repay back all they ever did to me.
“They are all yours cupcake, it’s payback time.” he said to me through our mind link. He wants me to do whatever I wish to do to them. I can think of many things I can do to these people that would hurt them ten times more than they hurt me, but I just don’t have the will to do evil, I am not that person.
I looked up at him with my teary eyes, smiling through my tears as I shook my head sideways, silently telling him that I do not wish to lift up a finger against these people, stripping them of their power and title is enough punishment already. Besides, it would be so hilarious to see this power-hungry bitch Lisa, working as an omega under the new Alpha.
“Get them out of my sight, I do not want to ever set my eyes on them again.” I told him in a calm tone, gazing fixedly at Lisa, holding her gaze as I abandon them to their fate.
“As of this day, Richard Doyle and all the other Alphas that love treating their omega’s as slaves will seize to addressed as Alphas, they shall become ordinary werewolves with no rank in their packs.
Any resistance or opposition would result in further punishment.” proclaimed the king. They were then led to the far end of the hall where the ordinary werewolves with no rank sat. They walked over shamefully as everyone stared at them, looking down at their plight.
When the banquet was over, we sat on the throne as the people troupe in to congratulate us. Debbie and Declan came over and enveloped me in a tight hug, hugging me so tightly that I couldn’t breathe.
They finally found their way to each other. In two weeks, we would be flying over to LA for their wedding. I forgave my best friend for telling the king about Michael and I, To be fair, she never had a choice in the matter, he had her brought over and there is absolutely no way she could have lied to him.
I don’t hold it against her, she is still my best friend and she still manages all my establishment. I can’t wait to attend her wedding, I would be spending time in our newly renovated house that is richly furnished to suit our lifestyle. Michael had outdone himself in renovating and furnishings my father’s house, it looked better than I had ever imagined.
He has proven time and again that he is the perfect man for me. I can’t believe that he had gone out of his way to publicly disgrace my oppressors. I can never thank him enough for everything he has done for me.
We retired to our rooms after a successful day. I lay on the bed with my head on the headboard, thinking of the perfect way to break this news to him. I know it’s nothing compared to all he has been doing for me but I hid it away for so long because I wanted to tell him today, on his birthday.
“Penny for your thought, cupcake.” he whispered in my ears as he pulled me into his arms, claiming my lips in a passionate kiss.
“Thank you for seeking justice on my behalf my love, it means so much to me.” I told him with a smile.
“Don’t thank me, cupcake, It’s my responsibility to seek justice for my Queen. But if you do insist on thanking me, I can think of a few other ways that you can do that, and it involves less talking and more of this,” he teased as he reclaimed my lips flipping us over as he laid above me, deepening our kiss.
I broke our kiss and pushed him away rudely, faking an angry look as he raised his eyebrow in question, trying to figure out what he did wrong. I grabbed one of his hand and brought it down to my stomach, placing it on my stomach that is still so flat that you’ll never know that there is a life existing within me,
“Be careful not to hurt our baby,” I warned him calmly, still faking my angry look.
I watched as he scrunched up his face, trying to understand what I meant by those words. I knew exactly when he figured it out because his face brightened up with the biggest smile I have ever seen on him. He picked me up in his arms and spun me around in circles, laughing out in joy as he showered me with kisses before placing me back on the bed so gently, whispering soft, sweet words to me as he made love to me all night.