The Alpha King's Rebellious Queen
The Alpha King’s Rebellious Queen Chapter 52

“Are you ready, Jemma?” He held out his hand, and I clasped it.

I shook my head and took another deep breath as I walked out of the room and then walked down the red carpet with my parents on either side of me. We entered the throne room, and I saw Cassius standing on the raised platform. He looked so handsome in a black three-piece suit with a blue vest. He had several medals attached to a sash across his chest. He was wearing the furred robed I had seen in the vault. A sparkling golden crown encrusted with jewels set upon his head. He stood with a stoic expression as my parents lead me into the room. Our eyes met, and for a moment, he was all that mattered. His parents flanked him. Terry was dressed similarly and Isabelle had on a blue dress that resembled mine but was less elaborate. Her brown hair was braided and on her head was a crown of gold with rubies and other jewels.

I eyed the crowd of gathered alphas, nobles, and others lucky enough to see the crowning of a new queen. My siblings were standing at the front of the room just before the platform. My son was standing in between my brother and sister. I winked at him as we reached the bottom of the steps.

Cassius walked down the steps and stood before me. He held out his hand and glanced at my father. “I will take it from here, Alpha MacKenzie.”

My father squeezed my hand and kissed my cheek, “Go, my daughter. This is your time to shine.” He smiled as he let go of my hand. My mother squeezed my arm and then took my father’s arm as I clasped Cassius’s hand. I took one look back at my parents. Tears were falling down my mother’s cheeks, and my father’s eyes were on the verge of tears. I then looked forward at Cassius. Cassius lead me up the stairs and positioned me in front of my throne. He turned to the gathered crowd. “Today, we will witness the crowning of the new Queen of Lycanis.” He held his hand towards an elder that was standing to the side of the platform. “Elder Reed, you may begin.”

‘Reed’

I was mildly startled as the blonde-haired man stepped before me. He had striking violet eyes like mine. He bowed to me and held an old book in his hands. “Hold up your right hand,” His voice was strangely familiar.

I did as I was told.

“Do you, Jemma Skye MacKenzie, solemnly swear to rule the werewolves and other species of Lycanis with fairness and dignity to the best of your ability.”

“I swear so to do,” I replied.

“Do you Jemma Skye MacKenzie solemnly swear to rule at the side of your King, Cassius Fury, till your last dying day?”

“I swear so to do,” I replied.

“And finally, do you, Jemma Skye MacKenzie, solemnly swear to follow the laws set forth by the Moon Goddess and kings that came before you to the best of your ability.”

“I swear so to do, so help my Selene, Goddess of the Moon.”

He smiled and handed the book to Terry. He then took the crown from atop Izzy’s head and placed it upon mine. “I, Elder Reed Moonraker, crown thee Jemma Skye Fury, Queen of Lycanis.”

‘Reed Moonraker. Moonraker was my grandmother’s maiden name.’

He stepped back to the end of the platform as Cassius took my hand and held it up as the hall erupted in applause and cheers. I looked at my beaming mate as he squeezed my hand. Elder Reed then handed Cassius a golden dagger while holding a gold chalice. Cassius ran the dagger across the palm of his hand and dripped b***d into the chalice. He handed me the dagger, and I did the same. As my b***d dripped into the chalice and mixed with Cassius’s, I felt the wind pick up even though we were indoors as the room took on a silver glow. Suddenly I felt light-headed as thousands upon thousands of voices sounded in my head as I was linked to everyone in the kingdom, even the humans.

I took several deep breathes and utilized the technique Izzy had taught me.

‘Focus only on my voice,’ Cassius’s voice came through the strongest. ‘Focus Jemma,’

Slowly the voices quieted until Cassius’s and Leonora’s were the only ones I heard. I looked into his blue eyes as he kissed my hand.

“I present to you all, your Queen, Jemma Fury,” Cassius announced as everyone in the room took a knee and bowed. Even my parents and siblings bowed. I felt overwhelmed and a little nauseous. I gazed out as everyone rose from their knees. I caught a pair of blue eyes towards the front of the room that made my heart race and my hands sweat. It was him. I felt faint and squeezed Cassius’s hand. ‘What’s wrong, love?’ His concerned voice sounded in my head.

‘It’s him, Cassius. The one that has been haunting my dreams.’