Chapter 58

Soon I was dressed in the gown that I had selected and even though I said that I did not want to be made up, Serafina did not listen to me.
“Today, you are the Queen. Today, when you walk into that throne room you are going to make sure that all heads turn and they look at you and you only and no one else. You will make sure that you are regal and look every bit the part of Queen that you are. And for that you need to look perfect. Not that you are not but you should be the vision of perfection itself and I am not going to leave any stone unturned if it is in my hands,” said Serafina.
What she said was true and I did not argue any more. The gown felt like a light sheath on the top of my body and it did not feel like that there was something underneath it but I knew that there was the same rose coloured leather covering for my entire body sheathing me and it would serve both as a body guard and in case of any massacre would protect my modesty as well. I sat down on the chair while Serafina worked her magic. I had said that I did not need a full army of women going through all the nooks and corners and crevices of my body just to make sure that I was hairless.
Finally after a long hour Serafina said,” I am done. You may open your eyes.”
I opened my eyes and looked at myself in the mirror. But it did not feel that I was looking at myself. The woman who was staring back at me from the mirror was someone else.
It was Queen who was looking back at me. For the first time in my life I understood what it meant when it was said that Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection. I was definitely not falling in love but I was seriously enamored by how I looked.
“You look every bit the Queen that you are,” said Drima as she came in the room and looked at me. I wanted to cry at the words she spoke and the pride that was in her voice but I controlled my tears. I held my head straight and found that my hair was done in a majestic crown updo but still a sheen of hair was hanging back like a dark shining halo. I looked gorgeous. There was a wreath of red roses woven in my hair itself with some orchids.
“How is this going to be opened when the crowning will take place?” I asked as I sat on the footstool and started putting on the red leather boots which had been custom made just because I had asked. The red leather along with the high heels was something which I loved and Fiona helped me lace them up.
“I am going to be there, darling. Why are you anxious? That will be gone in a jiffy, why do you worry about things that you need not worry about?” asked Serafina as she scowled at me and I showed her teeth. Fiona completed lacing my boots and I stood after helping her from the ground.
“Heels are something that every single woman should wear. I think it raises confidence and makes you feel like you are invincible,” I said as I swished the gown and took a look at myself. Immediately there was a knock on the door and there was some kind of commotion outside.
I immediately said,” Come on in.”
Willie and Winnie came in just like the princess they were I looked at them with awe. They were going to be my flower girls and I could not think that how could anyone even look so lovely. Both of them were regal and beautiful.
They were wearing identical red frocks. Willie was wearing a red frock with vines stitched on them and Winnie was wearing a frock with light pink flowers stitched on them. And their hair was made up in the form of a crown and had pink flowers in them. I felt myself tearing up and at that moment I felt as if I wished that Mom could see the both of them. I did not know why she never was so close to me but when she was carrying both the twins she shared with me a lot of things.
“You look like a Queen,” said Winnie as she looked at me and I said,” And you both look like Princesses. Absolutely perfect.”
They both giggled happily when I said,” Now. You have to be serious and not giggle when you are going down before me in the throne room. All eyes will be upon you as you are my herald. Are you sure you still want to do this?”
They both nodded with such enthusiasm that I smiled and said,” Alright then make sure that you are wearing your silk gloves and also carrying the basket of petals carefully and not topple them over. Ryan and Kenny will be walking beside both of you, so you will be comfortable just like I am going to have Luke.”
Finally everything was ready and it was time for me to walk in the direction of the throne room. It might feel like marriage day but it was the most important day in my life, probably even more than marriage or mating. Today I was going to be given the responsibility that I have considered myself capable of since childhood. Luke stood beside me as I saw him. He was wearing a red leather armour vest and looked every bit handsome like he should.
Drima stood behind me as per protocol but I said,” Drima, shall you walk beside me today? On the day that I am going to be crowned? If there is anyone that I am going to share this moment with you except my sisters and Luke and Serafina then it is you.”
Drima could not help as a lone tear escaped her eye. She sniffled and then regained her composure and said,” I never thought that I would be honoured by you in such manner, your Royal Highness. I am honoured to escort you to your throne and to your crown. And the people of Amorentia are lucky to have you as their Queen.”
Those were just the words that I needed to hear as I stood up straight and tall and I walked out of the room. My Guards were standing before me and behind me while Willie and Winnie were standing before me close to me. Their spirit animals were standing beside them as Luke stood straight beside me and I placed my hand in his fur and he said,” Everything will be perfect, Sin. It is your day and nothing is going to take that away from you.”
I calmed down hearing him and then caught hold of Drima’s hands as I started walking down to the throne room. And it seemed that I was walking down the longest road of my life even though I walked to this place every single day I still could not believe that it was me who was going to be crowned the Queen. That it was my portrait which was going to be painted to be hung up in the Hall of Queens.
The Alpha Queen.
I was standing at the door. The men announced that her royal Highness, the Crown Princess, Synthia of the Red Hearts pack was here. All arise in her presence.
The doors opened and I looked inside. Willie and Winnie knew their cue.
As soon as the music started, they started walking down the path with the rose petals being sprinkled around and I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Everyone’s gaze was trained upon me. And they were almost holding their breath as I walked down slowly. The music that was being played by the live band drowned the sound of my heels. Everyone was looking a bit stunned as Drima walked beside me holding my hand but I did not care. I was going to be the Queen and it did not matter what they thought.
Finally I was at the throne and I stepped up and sat down while Willie and Winnie sat down on the smaller thrones on both my sides. Drima and Serafina stood on my left and right flanking my sisters and Luke sat down close to my feet.
I watched all the wolves looking at me and I found that Credence was also here, dressed in black like always but today his robes were heavier and there was something silver gleaming at his throat.
“Today, the thirteenth Alpha Queen of Amorentia, Crown Princess Synthia of the Red Hearts Pack who has won the Summit fair and square is being crowned. If anyone has any objection then you might raise your voice now or forever hold your tongue and be silent,” said the Royal Secretary in a booming voice.
And my eyes settled on Serena. She was seething with rage and I knew that there was nothing that she could say. But there was something else which I saw which made my blood run cold.