43. Destiny

"Wait... wait, let me get this right. The marking bounds us for in eternity? Meaning, you're saying I'm immortal? But I'm a werewolf and half-witch, I'm a mortal being."

"You are now your majesty."

Maven replied to me in his usual calm manner. Ranulf was sitting on his throne, while I was too agitated to sit down. He was wearing his royal cloak, bare-chested proudly showing off his new markings.

While I was wearing his color, pacing back and forth in front of Maven, my back displaying my markings. His generals were there to be in inform of the current situation, while Maven was called out minutes earlier for questionings.

His generals bowed in respect the second Maven addressed me with the royal title. Again, I was feeling a bit forced by the whole situation.

"That will be all generals, you have met my other half. He will be your majesty to respect and protect, before your own life. Spread the words and you may dismiss yourselves. Maven, please stay." Ranulf's voice was deep and v