Queen Nia The 100 Novels & Stories

"My Pharaoh… Lady Nefirah is celebrated throughout Egypt for her beauty." Another interrupted. "Princess Tia from Kush would strengthen our southern alliance." A third immediately countered, "My granddaughter—" But quickly Kharef raised one hand and instant silence. He slowly stood, the black cloak around his shoulders settled behind him. His voice echoed clearly throughout the hall. "I will choose my Queen. No council. No noble family. And no kingdom." His golden eyes swept across every face present. "When the gods decide the time is right… I shall recognize my own."

"And what did you give me in return?” The silence between us stretched. I didn't give him an answer but then I didn't need to. “Nothing." Ravenna had answered him. I moved to take the elixir but Ravenna got there before me. She smashed the bottles with her heels. “You are pathetic," she screamed, still smashing an already broken bottle. My last hope. “Don't tell me you are still trying! I have given him what you failed at" I looked at Thorne. “The moon goddess…”

I didn’t need to turn around to know who it was. Clara—Cole’s younger sister; and Fiona—the princess of Jade Pack. Back when I was favored, they didn’t dare challenge me openly. I had the proudest wolf, Lyra. Even together, they were no match for me. But now, Lyra slept deeply, and I was no longer the “high and mighty Princess Nina.” Clara lifted her chin and walked toward me, her voice sharp as a blade. “After spending so long as a slave in the Blood Wash Grounds, it seems you’ve grown close to your kind.”

But seeing him stared down at me that way, broke every inch of my soul. Five months ago after the death of King Alpha Lev, the man who murdered my parents and put me in his harem, Troy became the new Alpha king and he destroyed the harem and I and the rest of the women were set free. Despite knowing I was an abomination, Troy treated me nicely and we made love several times. But when I finally mated with him and the Elders protested; how dare a Lyge—a wolf from a generation of humans turned wolf—become Queen Luna. I was surprised when he sided with them.

His tone was stern as he explained the ceremonial rules. “Each of you will take a turn stepping up onto the stage. Once you are on the stage, you will touch the Sacred Slate. The she-wolf who awakens the Sacred Slate is the chosen one. She will be the Prince’s Luna.” Two soldiers stepped forward, straining as they carried out a massive, ancient slate. Even with their Lycan strength, I could tell they struggled to bear the weight of the mysterious slate. It took both their efforts just to lift it, a testament to how heavy it really was.

Queen said in a hurry. “Mom, friend!! Yeah…” Kiya became excited. “I want to meet her too.” Erica also looks excited. “Kiya-Erica, keep in your place,” Aliya told them to stay in their place. Before the Queen told them more she felt Natasha behind her. For some reason, Queen's nose remembers Natasha’s attractive scents. Queen turns to Natasha. Natasha is holding her handbag. “Is someone else with you?” Natasha asked nervously. “It’s just my five kids inside. Don’t worry they won’t disturb you.” Queen said with a smile.

Navaeh's breath was laboured as she scrolled down the article reading it. Her head was muddled yet her brain could process the words she was reading. Her tears had started to choke her threatening to fall off her eyes and roll down her cheeks but she blinked them away and continued reading. "Everyone knows the queen diva, right? Navaeh Thatcher. The awesomely straight A student. Her first position has never been threatened not once but not for long. What if I told you, she isn't all she seems? All perfect and all that? What if I told you, it was all a facade? What if I told you her parents neglected her?

He knew what that meant, and he suspected it long ago. “The Princess of Lioa,” he spelt out. “She has special interest in Remus, like you said earlier. Enough interest that she's willing to help her father bind the two kingdoms forever.” “We can't let that happen.” Aquarius gave him a side eye. “Because it's your daughter's position. She's been ready for years, hasn't she?” “Ñiraka should be the only Queen of this kingdom and Luna of this pack. She was born and trained for this. And I need your help to get her there.”