Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby

Chapter 120: All Rise!

While the council members were quietly thinking about how they could showcase their clans’ capabilities during the mourning period, Prince Erevan Brontes Lychos was thinking of how to end the meeting as quickly as possible and go inform his mother.

Though, as High Luna of the werewolves, she had every right to know about her husband’s death before anyone else, Erevan feared she might not be able to control herself. If she broke down, the news would likely spread through the palace staff and leak to the public before the council officially concluded their session.

In werewolf society, the wife of the King is given the title of High Luna, while the husband of a Queen is known as the High Alpha. In the absence of a monarch, the High Luna or High Alpha is allowed to temporarily act as regent until a new king or queen is officially appointed by the council. However, if there is already a named heir apparent, the High Luna or High Alpha retains their royal status and stipend but does not hold ruling authority.

The silence was broke as the Matron, Dalisay Mayari Cordillera, rose from her seat. Her voice was firm but respectful as she addressed the council, "I must remind everyone that, during the official mourning period, all forms of marriage ceremonies and festive celebrations are strictly prohibited. Only sacred rituals may be conducted during this time. I suggest we send a formal notification of this tradition to every clan to prevent any misunderstandings."

Prince Erevan nodded. "Agreed. I will issue a formal directive outlining the rules of conduct during the mourning period. Matron Dalisay and Lorekeeper Baatar, I’d like both of you to assist my secretary in preparing this message."

"Understood," they both replied in unison.

Ambassador Fiona Elizabeth Raynor spoke next. "Should we send a message to the werewolves currently living in the other world to inform them of the king’s passing?"

we should. Many of my father’s allies and friends are still in the other world,

"Very well. I’ll handle the arrangements

Arbiter, Matthias Halden Graventhal, stood and addressed the room. "Do we have any laws concerning duels or criminal punishments during the mourning period? For instance, what if

duel leads to death... even by accident... the killer will be sentenced the same, but the execution will be postponed until the end of the mourning period. Likewise, those judged guilty of capital crimes will have their sentences delayed. Beyond that, any event

murmur of agreement rippled through the council. Just as silence was settling again, the Priest, Sarika Somavati Harivamsa, stood, her expression

have a constitutional concern that must be addressed." Her

that he held the title of Heir Apparent. Now that

cannot hold a coronation ceremony for an entire year. However, the kingdom cannot remain without a monarch for that long. It would leave us vulnerable and unbalanced. Therefore, I propose a temporary solution: let us formally recognize His Highness Erevan Brontes Lychos as the interim

of Damon Brontes Lychos, to serve as King of the Werewolves until

fell into stunned

had long expected Erevan to take the throne, the suddenness of the proposal... and the circumstances surrounding it... left them momentarily speechless. This was not the grand moment they had imagined for his rise, but it was necessary, and perhaps even poetic in its

Priest’s will. In the end,

the foot of the throne, and dropped to one knee. Placing her hand over her heart, she bowed her head and declared, "Your Majesty, Clan