EVANGELINE.
A FEW WEEKS LATER..
âThank you, your majesty.â Someone says as I steady them from tripping over their own feet.
Weâve officially hosted the coronation ball for both the Vampire King and his Queen and the Alpha Queen and her Alpha King. A combined coronation and one that showed the beginning of unity between the two species.
The night had gone well, and both sides had been cordial enough. It had taken place at the Moon Stone Pack, but we have begun building a castle, halfway between both territories which will be used for state affairs.
Now, I think Iâm ready to turn in for the night. I have talked to many and danced the night away. I gather up the white net skirt to my glittering dress as I step out into the warm night.
âAlpha Queen Evangeline.â
I turn to see Sinclair leaning against a pillar, alone.
Heâs dressed in a tux, hands in his pocket as he approaches me.
âAlpha Sinclair.â I say formally. I noticed there was no sight of Celia tonight. I guess she wouldnât want to come to my coronation, anyway.
He lowers his head. I wanted to apologise properly and genuinely, for everything I have done in the past.â He says.
Are we doing this again? Im about to speak when he speaks again.
âPlease, just hear me out.â
I give a polite nod as I smooth the fabric of my dress. My hair is pinned up, and a crown adorns my head. One that I canât wait to take off and have Zedâs fingers running through my hair instead.
Iâm wearing nude coloured gloves that are covered in jewels, they match the bodice of my dress. Over my arms is draped the same white net fabric that covers my dress from the knee down.
I allow him this chance, waiting patiently as he continues.
âI did a lot of wrong in my life. I was selfish and acted spoiled, and in turn, I hurt you. I do apologise for that, and I want to make sure that I uphold the sameâupdated by jobnib.comâ reputation of the Silver Mountain Pack that Dad has always kept. Heâs there to guide me and going forward, I will listen to him. For with age, thereâs wisdom.â
âThat is true.â I reply, smiling slightly.
Alpha Aeron is on the mend even though he will always need a walking stick for support.
Sinclairâs words surprise me, but I can sense the sincerity in them. âIm also⦠divorcing Celia. She isnât the right person to become the Luna of our pack.â
âOh?â
He isnât wrong⦠Celia is an ugly person through and through and not the kind to make a good Luna.
I look up at Sinclair and I see a glimmer of the boy who used to treat me so well growing up. The one who had a kind loving nature, and was protective of those weaker than him..
âIm not telling you this to win points or anything, but the Silver Mountain Pack will always be at your service and hopefully become a strong ally to you and your king,â He says quietly.
I smile gently as a soft wind blows past us, reminding me of the night of my eighteenth birthday. A time that felt so long ago..
âThank you. I will look forward to that.â I say. âDoes Celia know?â
âYes, we have applied for a divorce already and although she was not pleased, she did not argue.â
He says.
I give a small nod as I sense Zedkiel approaching.
We both turn and Sinclair gives him a nod as I admire my man. Heâs all in black and that waistcoatâ¦
I resist the urge to lick my lips and instead swallow, my throat feeling rather dry. Ziahra had picked out his outfit, a traditional formal wear for vampires.. and I cannot complain. The emphasis it makes on his sexy bodyâ¦
Zedkiel c***s a brow as he approaches, but I see the glimmer of amusement in his eyes as he watches me.
âAm I intruding?â He asks.
âNot at all, King Zedkiel.â Sinclair says.
âGood to know,â Zedkiel says, his hand snaking around my waist as he pulls me close rather possessively.
I smile, placing my hand on his chest, although I have half a mind to squeeze his a*s.. in that tight waistcoat and those fitted pants, his sexy butt looks even more incredible and I had spotted many women checking him out tonight.
âI will leave you both to enjoy the evening.
Sinclair says before he bows his head and turns to leave.
âHave a good night, Alpha Sinclair.â I say politely, itâs time to let bygones be bygones. looks even more incredible and I had spotted many women checking him out tonight.
âI will leave you both to enjoy the evening.â
Sinclair says before he bows his head and turns to leave.
âHave a good night, Alpha Sinclair.â I say politely, itâs time to let bygones be bygones.
âThank you.â He replies before taking his exit and Zedkiel wraps his arms tightly around me, placing his hand on my a*s.
âNow how about we return to our quarters so I can help you undress.â He growls in my ear as he Squeezes my a*s.
âYouâre in a rush.â I say softly, although I want to do the very same.
âDo you know how hard it was to keep myself in control, when other men dared to look at you?â His eyes flash as his hands run up my waist.
âI know how that feels.â I say, Iâm about to reach up to k**s him when the sound of footsteps approaching makes me stop and by the sound of it, I know itâs someone with crutches.
I turn, trying to free myself from Zedkielâs iron grip, but he refuses to let me go, and when I feel him throb against me, I donât struggle further.
My cheeks are burning as Alpha Aeron approaches us.
âAh, before you go, I know itâs late but thereâs something I wanted to give you.â He says as Zedkiel takes a few steps towards him, guiding me along, making it easier for him.
He has stepped down as Alpha because of his injuries, happy for Sinclair to take over.
âYou should have called for me,â I say, feeling awful he had come to find me.
âNo, I need to keep walking to get better.â He says, smiling warmly. âI want to be done with these crutches soon!â
âIm sure you will be. You are making great strides in your healing.â I reply.
He balances on one crutch as he reaches into his pocket and takes out a leather box with gold embellishments on it. The crest of the Welhaven family sits right in the centre.
He holds it out and I accept it hesitantly.
âWhat is it?â
âOpen it.â
I oblige and flip open the box to see the large diamond necklace that sits on the velvet bed.
âThis⦠Mother wanted to give it to you. Itâs a precious heirloom, one that goes down thrOugh the women in the Welhaven familyâ¦â He says.
âThis should go to Sinclairs wife or daughter, then,â I say with surprise, looking up at him, my heart skipping a beat.
He shakes his head. âNo, Mother always said itâs rightfully yours. Mother was sharp-tongued and harsh, but she meant well.. she wanted to do the right thing and I know she may never have admitted it, but she did love you.â
I stare down at the pale yellow diamond that sits in the middle of the necklace, my eyes blurring with tears.
Sometimes we do misunderstand people and although we may have clashed, this gesture was enough to prove she cared. Her ways were not always right, but to know she considered me one of them was enough..
I look up at Alpha Aeron and smile as I close the box and step closer, I hug him tightly around the shoulders. âThank you for being that father figure in my life, for always being there for me.â I whisper.
He smiles down at me warmly and k****s my forehead. âYou have become a woman that any father would be proud of.â He says before looking at Zedkiel. âPlease always keep her happy. I know you will but allow this old man to say it still.â
âI assure you, I certainly willâ Zedkiel replies confidently before I step back.
Alpha Aeron bids us farewell and I turn to Zedkiel.
âSo, how about we-â
The sound of multiple footsteps makes Zedkiel growl in frustration, but when he sees the three high vampire lords who were now chosen to serve until he does, he sucks in a breath to calm himself.
âSorry, but itâs important,â Ziahra says from behind them, and I tum to see her with Kash. Both look good together. Sheâs wearing a b***d-red gown and Kash is in grey, complimenting one another.
The perfect couple. Iâm glad they worked things out.
Everyone aside from Evelyn and Isa are present for the coronation but I understand that neither is able to return. We had managed to contact Isa, but she had requested we donât, as it was too dangerous and if she needed help, sheâd contact us.
âExcuse me for a few minutes.â Zedkiel says, and I nod as he and three men step to the side as one of them shows him something on a tablet.
âThe northern side requests a meeting⦠To the left fort.. Yes, absolutely..â They converse quietly.
âSorry about this,â Ziahra says apologetically.
Thereâs a lot a king must do.â
âItâs fine. Youâve been doing a lot to make it easier.â
I reply with a smile on my face. I watch Zedkiel give his opinion. âZed learns fast, and he has effortlessly fallen into his position. He will make a great king.â
âHe already is one, just donât tell him I said that.â
Kash mutters, making me smile.
âIâll try not.â I whisper, making Ziahra chuckle.
I brush a strand of my hair back. It still turns white at night, and by morning itâs back to black. Chasyn and Lucia are to marry next month, Marykaâs execution is in a weekâs time and Ragnar and Kayla have taken their place as Alpha and Luna of the Irisian pack.
Life is good.
The vampires leave, and I vaguely hear Kash and Ziahra excuse themselves.
I look up at the twinkling night sky, and I wish my child was with me. Absently, I place my hand on my stomach.
I hope Selene and Raziel are watching over my beautiful baby.
I will always miss you, my baby anger⦠alwaysâ¦
And I will always look for a way or a chance to see you..
A strong pair of arms wrap around me, and I gasp, coming back to reality as the pain in my chest reaches intense heights.
âHush Little Mouse⦠We will be reunited one day.â
He whispers as he k****s me, so intensely Iâm unable to respond, as he consumes me entirely.
One day..
I will await that day.
Until then, my love.