Chapter 74

As Steven became the new King of the Silver Pack, he wasted no time in initiating the ritual.

Sylvia was there for me. "Are you ready, Nathalie?" she asked, a smile tugging at her lips. I smiled back at her and held her hands. "Yes, mother. I am more than ready."

Her eyes gleamed with tears as she pulled me into a warm embrace. "You will survive. You're a strong woman, Nathalie. You may not be my biological daughter, but I know you can do it!"

I let out a chuckle to ease the tension in the room. Lycan King Xavier looked at me and asked, "Just tell us if you want to change your mind. No one is forcing you to do this, my dear..."

I nodded at him and turned to Steven, who had been watching me intently earlier. He still had his robe and cap wrapped around his body after the inauguration.

He wanted to proceed immediately.

I wanted it too.

"I'm sorry..." he whispered, looking into my eyes and pushing a strand of hair from my cheek.

"Why are you apologizing to me?" I chuckled at him.

"I'm so