It was the day of the Luna ceremony, and I was nervous. The pack members were so happy and the ceremony would be broadcasted live on Tv for everyone to see.
âLeila, how is everything going out there?â I asked the assistant as she entered the dressing room.
âAll is good Luna and the guests are starting to arrive,â she reported and I nodded my head, standing up.
âAlphas are starting to arrive,â Leila reported, the door opened and Mila, Dalla, Eva, and Faye entered the room, smiling widely at me. Mila hugged me tightly, and I winced.
âSorry, Iâm so excited,â she said.
Everyone helped me get ready. The stylist did my hair, it was an updo that I picked out and it suited my face.
The dress I was wearing had a plunging back and fit my body right.
âShoes, shoes,â Dalla shouted, and a servant brought in the shoes. They helped me and when everything was ready, I looked in the tall mirror. I looked gorgeous if I say so myself.
âIâm ready,â I whispered. They all gave me commending looks.
The stadium was decorated beautifully, and everyone was in their seat. Alphas were on one side, looking regal alongside their Lunas. I spotted my grandfather from the corner I stood in. He was saying something to the alpha and Luna next to him, my hearing was great unlike all the average werewolves so I picked out what he was saying.
âThatâs my granddaughter they are crowning today,â he beamed.
âReally? Oh, I heard sheâs beautiful,â The luna said and he nodded.
âIndeed, my granddaughter is precious,â he said proudly.
âIâve heard only good things about her,â the woman next to him said.
âAnd her power as alpha female is off the chart, so I hear,â the other alpha said.
My grandfather was just smiling and it made me happy, our eyes met and he bowed his head.
âAdira, my darling, itâs time,â Mila said. I inhaled and went down appeared in everyoneâs view and all the chatter died down. The crowd stood up and bowed their head. My eyes went around, there were so many more present than we anticipated. Wyatt came to me and extended his hands toward me. He was dressed in a tux and was looking as handsome as ever. He smiled at me and kissed my hand.
âMy Queen is lovely,â he said.
We linked our arms and descended the huge stairs. We went to the stage where an old man was standing there with a smile on his thin lips. Next to him was Sorel, he was carrying a golden tray that had a dagger, and next to him was Aspen, carrying one that contained a diamond crown.
âIf itâs too overwhelming, just focus on me,â Wyatt linked, squeezing my hand. I gave him a small smile, appreciating his support.
âLadies and gentlemen, we are gathered here to bear witness to the crowning of the Luna of the mighty Diamond pack and Queen of werewolves,â he said and cheers went through the stadium.
âAs some of you may know. The new Luna of the Diamond pack is an alpha female, the only one weâve had in over decades. She is brilliant, precise, caring, kind, and loving, without even being officially crowned as Queen, she has been part of many projects that better our society,â he said, taking time to breathe.
âShe is also a member of the Lafayette family,â Gasps erupted in the stadium and the crowd started to mumble amongst themselves. The elder motioned me to move forward, I did and raised my hand.
âDo you, Adira Wade Lafayette accept your duty as Luna Queen of the realm?â he asked,
âI do,â I answered.
âDo you promise to do your duty diligently, fairly, and rule with our king until the end of your life?â
âI shall,â
I bowed and he placed a crown on my head.
âStep forward my king,â he said to Wyatt. My mate took my hand in his and the elder conducting the ceremony got a dagger and cut my palm, the dark b***d that tricked down made him and those close gasp. I noticed that as my power and strength grows, my b***d becomes darker than normal. He cut Wyattâs palm too and joined our hands. I felt a surge of power rush through me as I connected to all the alphas and the pack members of the Diamond pack. It was a whole new world.
âLadies and gentlemen, I give you YOUR LUNA and Queen!â he announced and everyone burst into cheers and howls.
Every single person present bowed their head so low as we faced them. I looked at my mate who was staring at me with so much love and we shared a sweet k**s.
Alphas came to pay their respects and gave me congratulatory messages. Wyatt was happiest and it warmed my heart, however, something was missing. A mateâs mark on my neck, he didnât mark me because of Rachel, my eyes found her on the ground next to her brother and father and I glared at her, however, she didnât react or notice as she was staring at Chance who didnât pay any attention to her, my cousin was conversing and smiling with a pretty redhead next to him.
âMy granddaughter,â A voice erupted and I turned my gaze to Alaric. He cupped my cheeks and kissed my head. I bowed to him and he shook his head in respect for him but he shook his head.
âA Queen never bows before anyone,â he said sternly, making me pout. My entire family was there, saluting me. I was happy to see them.
So many people and alphas I didnât know were coming to greet me and I was polite to everyone, even though I sensed envy in some.
Everyone was interacting and Wyatt was in a deep conversation with the elder, Aspen, and Jett.
The Lunas I was talking to just left and before I could breathe, I felt someone grab my hand.
âI want to talk to you, please,â