Chapter 193 Part 2
**Avery**
Donn and Vincent, who had stayed behind, contributed in their own ways. Donn, with his boundless energy, took charge of the physical preparations at the cliffside meadow, overseeing the construction of a natural altar adorned with wild flowers and ancient stones. Vincent, in his quiet way, spent hours meditating at the site, weaving protective enchantments and preparing the land for the profound magical event that was to take place. He spoke of aligning cosmic energies, of drawing on the primal power of the earth and sky to bless our union. His contributions were unseen, but I felt their presence, a subtle hum of power settling over the chosen location.
As the wedding month drew closer, a new wave of nervousness washed over me, but it was accompanied by an overwhelming sense of joy. The eggs, though still a distant future, felt more real, more tangible, with each passing day of preparation. I found myself instinctively touching my belly, a silent promise to the lives growing within.
One evening, a week before graduation and two weeks before the ceremony, I sat on the porch swing of the mates’ house, watching the sunset paint the sky in fiery hues. Donn joined me, wrapping an arm around my shoulders. “Almost there, love,” he whispered, pressing a kiss to my temple.
“It’s… a lot,” I admitted, leaning into his warmth. “A queen. Six husbands. All the expectations.”
He chuckled, a low, comforting sound. “Just be you, Avery. That’s all we ask. Our queen is fierce, kind, beautiful, and sometimes a little bit of a mess. And we love every single bit of it.”
Vincent appeared in the doorway, his silhouette framed by the indoor light. “You are more than ready, Avery,” he said, his voice quiet but firm. “Your strength has grown immeasurably. Your spirit is unwavering. This union is not just for us, but for the future. You will lead us, and our children, with grace and power.”
Looking at the setting sun, at the familiar, beloved faces of my mates, I felt a deep calm settle over me. The path ahead was indeed uncertain, filled with the unknown, but I was no longer walking it alone. I was surrounded by love, by power, by a future I had once only dreamed of. The girl from the orphanage was gone, replaced by a woman, a queen, ready to embrace her destiny, ready to marry her six formidable dragons. And for the first time, I knew, truly knew, that I was home.
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