Rains' P.O.V. When Odett and I got right outside the door of the kitchen, I heard the servants standing around gossiping about the attack and how I'll be a horrible Queen because instead of coming back to the castle to help take care of the women and children, thanks to my wolf hearing. Apparently, I ran and hid and even left my bastard child with the orphan mother. According to them, I was a coward. I looked down as Odett looked up at me, and I knew she heard it all too. All I could do was shake my head in response as I squeezed her hand to reassure her that everything was okay. "How dare they assume anything! And they even have the guts to talk about our daughter? We can't let them talk about us like that!" Dosha growls in my head. "We will let them believe what they want. They will find out the truth eventually. We do not owe them an explanation." I tell her as we walk into the room to see only two servants preparing the snacks for our

Rains' P.O.V. I stop us right outside the door and wave over Mia and Annie. "Bring them the cleaning supplies but do not let them bully you two into doing any of their work for them. After they've cleaned up this mess, they can collect their children and return to their rooms for the night. Also, if you don't mind, please bring Odett to us afterward so that Stephanie can relax for the night." I say, making sure that everyone hears me clearly. My blood is still boiling at the fact that they came into our home and acted as they did, and then they questioned my right to address them the way I did. "Yes, my Queen," Mia says with a smile as they bow. "We will be in my office," Zion tells them, and they nod and bow, then make their way to get the cleaning supplies, and Zion leads us to his office. "He doesn't seem to be upset at us. Ryker even seems to be proud of our reaction to those barbarians." Dosha says as I look up to find Zion smili

Rains' P.O.V. After Jess makes the comment comparing Lord Demetrius to Lord Farquad, everyone laughs except Zion. At first, I thought he would see it as disrespectful since Lord Demetrius is considered a high-ranked member of the Super Natural Council. But when he asks who Lord Farquad was I'm shocked. I thought everyone has seen Shrek at least once in their life. Apparently, I was wrong. "You've never seen Shrek?" I ask him, and he shakes his head. "Well, I know what we're watching tomorrow night," I say while laughing. "How about a movie night in the courtyard after dark?" "Oh, sounds fun! We can have popcorn and smoothies and make palettes for everyone!" Jess says. "We'll still have all the guests here," Zion says, and I think of a solution. I don't want to leave them out and make others feel excluded, but I think a movie night would be fun for everyone. "We'll just need to make sure we have enough palettes and popcorn for everyone

Zions' P.O.V. After leaving Rain, Lady Ezmerelda, and Jessica in our room to prepare for the crowning ceremony, Orian and I walked down to the Throne Room, where the servants were running around the room, setting up all the decorations. As we walk toward the door, Orian stops to look at me. "Do you think it's really just a stomach bug?" He asks me. "I'm not sure, but the doctor didn't seem too worried about it," I answer him as we begin walking again. We met Mathew after walking out of the Throne Room into the main hall. "What's this I hear about a movie night?" He asks with a cocked eyebrow. "Weren't you in the office when we discussed it?" Orian asks. I shake my head. "No, he slipped out after I stripped Misty of her title and made her rogue," I say. "Did you really not notice?" "Nope, to be honest, I was distracted by my mate and the fact that we need to find a new Alpha for that pathetic pack that my mate came from." Orian ans

Zions' P.O.V. As we walk through the crowd in the throne room, I pick up on Rain's nervousness. I squeeze her hand gently to reassure her that everything will be fine. "There are so many people in the Throne Room!" She links me. "It's okay, my love. Unfortunately, it's tradition to have leaders and Alphas from all over attend the Crowning Ceremony of a new royal. Try to keep your eyes forward and your chin up. And remember, we are all by your side, No matter what!" I link back, and she takes a deep, steadying breath. When we reach the bottom of the stairs, I put my hand on the small of her back to help support her, and we start making our way up. After making it to the top of the stairs, She finally notices the second and slightly smaller throne, placed next to mine. "Do you like it?" I whisper in her ear. "It's perfect," She answers in complete disbelief. She smiles up at me, and I give her a cocky smile, proud of myself for making the