124 — The heart with the goddess

Two days later, we were finally on the grounds of our new pack. The final preparations had been made, and we were just minutes away from being crowned.

It felt strange. I wasn’t prepared for this moment. I had been raised in such a different way, and now I realized how much the moon goddess had taken care of us—how much she had blessed us.

“It’s time, Your Majesty,” one of the maids said, opening the door to my private room.

Jaden was in another room with Damon and Bruno. I knew he was as nervous as I was, though he would never show it.

I looked at my children and kissed their foreheads. They were so precious. They were with their trusted nannies, so I felt at ease.

“You mean everything to me,” I whispered, more to myself than to them.

All of this is for you, I thought.

The nannies smiled at me, assuring me that our little ones would be in good hands. Feeling confident, I left the room, following the long corridors that led to the grand hall.

My heart was pounding fast. My body