Rejected, Then Crowned Novels & Stories

I reached the altar, where the Crown of Lycanthra rested on a velvet cushion. The high elder stepped forward, his voice resonating through the hall. “Today, we witness the coronation of Aiden, who will lead us into a new era. With the Crown of Lycanthra, he will guide our people with strength and wisdom.” He lifted the Crown, placing it gently on my head. I felt a surge of power, of destiny fulfilled. The hall erupted in applause, the sound filling my ears and making my heart race. As the noise died down, the high elder spoke again. “Now, we shall witness the union of Aiden and Lady Chloe, a bond that will strengthen our kingdom.”

“Make him choose you. Become his chosen mate. That is the only way we secure our position again.” The weight of his words pressed down on me. But instead of fear, something else stirred… Determination. My fingers curled into fists at my sides, and as I spoke the next words, something inside me hardened completely. “I will do everything you’ve asked of me, Father. I will become Kael’s chosen mate, and when that happens, I will make sure Stormfang suffers the same humiliation, rejection, and shame we did today… I will make them regret ever looking down on Blackthorne. I swear.”

I put it in the urgent pile. --- I flipped over the next document. Then froze. Official Notification of Luna Designation. Ironmoor Pack. Alpha Caden Walsh hereby notifies, I stopped reading. For a second, I couldn’t breathe. Fourteen days ago, Caden Walsh had stood in front of his entire pack and rejected me. His mate. The woman fate had supposedly chosen for him. Fourteen days. And he’d already chosen another Luna. Made it official. Sent letters to every ruling body on the continent.

I scrolled down and started reading the article. 'A curious announcement from the royal house of Medora, a kingdom north of Scotland. The king announced today that a contest will be held to find the crown prince a wife. Medora is known to be secluded, with not much news coming in and out of the country. They announced a test will be put online for whoever has any interest in becoming a queen. It does not matter what your nationality is, as long as you are above eighteen years old.'

Viktoria’s POV My father was crowned first, of course, and then he had to announce his decision to declare me as his heir first before the priest could put the enormously heavy diamond-encrusted crown on my head and pronounce me the crown princess. Most of the people present burst out in yells of joy, but the same few who had been fighting against my coronation didn’t look happy. They were now openly showing their disagreement with my father’s decision and I could only hope that he wouldn’t do anything to them. Although I could completely understand why he wanted to get rid of them. They were strong defenders of my grandfather’s policies and have been kicking against everything my father was

In case if there is no predecessor King to hand down the crown, the newly appointed King can choose the person who will crown him. I pull my hands to my chest, watching Wolf with tears filled eyes. I don’t know why I feel like crying — I feel too happy to hold anything in. Wolf’s eyes land on my figure and a smile lights his lips. Silence falls over the whole throne room filled with countless people. “ It’s only right if the one who defeated Katrina crowns him! ” An unfamiliar voice echoes all around. People cheer in agreement, making my heart leap out to my throat. Kane’s hand lands on my back as he pushes me a little forward.

All eyes turned towards me as I spoke loudly. “Scarlett and Adrian moved heaven and earth to deprive me of my right to the throne. Now, I want them to see me wearing the crown.” “No!” Adrian’s head snapped up immediately, eyes burning with rage. “Just kill us already.” Scarlett flinched, her eyes were wide now—wet, furious, terrified. She spoke shakily. “Please... kill us...” But their pleas disappeared in a sudden eruption of approval. The crowd erupted into cheers as the ceremony continued right before their eyes.

They were including me. And then his mother smiled warmly and said, “We’ll hold the coronation in two days.” My fork froze halfway to my lips. “Coronation?” “For you, of course.” Her eyes sparkled. “You’ll be crowned as our Queen Luna officially.” My heart lurched. “Two days? But…I never agreed,” Reis’s hand slid over mine under the table, steadying me. “It’s already decided,” he murmured softly. “You’re mine, Jennifer. And soon, everyone will know it.”

Elder Akim said and walked up to me with a crown in his hands. I turned to Sekani immediately, feeling so nervous. "Don't you think they should do this when Karim awakens?" "Alpha Karim will be glad to see that you have been crowned Luna; that is what he has always wanted. The people have accepted you now. You do not have to wait any longer. I know you can do this." Sekani held my hand tightly, and I nodded. Elder Akim required that I should kneel. I knelt, and he stood before me, holding the crown above my head. My heart was thudding, and I could hear it in my ears since the entire pack had gone silent.

He speaks directly with the gods and goddesses, he will be the one, to officiate this coronation. Sodom didn't wait for them to call his name and being a short man, he walked out, from the large crowd, he soon found himself at the centre. "Please come". He said to Jayden, who got up immediately, but Jayden will have to kneel before Sodom, sobthatvhe could place the crown on him, which a lot laughed at. Not at Jayden kneeling, but at Sodom's height. He grabbed the crown, that was placed on the highest seat, in the middle, no one was sitting on it, he would be the one to sit in it, after he had been crowned.