Coronation

Carlos POV

The search for Nora had been stopped by her father. I could see the pains in his eyes and even Justin was unable to concentrate. I had tried several times to stop myself from feeling guilty over her disappearance and so far, it was proving abortive.

Maybe I should give myself more time.

It was the day to my coronation and we had to prepare for it. I stared at my outfit in the mirror, feeling hollow. Not just hollow but also a bit distracted by my thoughts.

I still can't believe my mate was dead even after her disappearance for more than four days. I went to bed, feeling heavy and distracted only to be awoken by my father that same night.

" An Alpha without a Luna is not respected. You need a mate, Carl. Have you found her yet?" He asked, his voice laced in hope.

"I found her but she wasn't what I wanted. The moon goddess cheated me and also punished me too," I wanted to say badly but I put on a fake smile as I stared at my father's hopeful face.

Instead, I responded w