Chapter 70

Lucien's POV

I sat in the dining hall with Esme, I was lost in thought. Avery has just said that she was getting a mate, I couldn't allow that to happen, I couldn't lose her.

I had to make a strong move and her coronation would be the perfect place to do that but I had to prepare for it. I had to be ready and most importantly, I had to be strong enough to be worthy of her.

I've made up my mind, I had to awaken. I was scared though, I didn't think I would be able to awaken in time for the coronation and I knew that an alpha's awakening was supposed to be exponentially harder than normal.

“You shouldn't do it.” I heard Esme say. I looked at her and I knew she could see my resolve. I couldn't lose Avery and I would do anything for her and this was the first step to proving that.

“I'll begin tonight.”

“You can't, you don't have a tether. You'll lose yourself, Lucien.”

My eyes widened a bit as Esmes called me by my name. I knew immediately that she was dead serious and if possible, she'd m