The Alpha King's Human Mate by HC Dolores

The Alpha King’s Human Mate

Chapter 76 Chapter 76

“Home is people. Not a place. If you go back there after the people are gone, then all you can see is what is not there

anymore.”

Robin Hobb

I wish I could say that the next couple of weeks were spent in peaceful, easy-going bliss with a newly returned Griffin.

Unfortunately, I cannot say that.

The next couple of weeks were spent bouncing from one obligation to the next with little downtime. When I wasn’t

training with Ivan, I was meeting with Nadia to discuss more details of my coronation ~ from the decorations in the

throne room to the dress I’d wear and the seating arrangements.

Part of me just wanted to throw my hands up and tell her I’d be happy with anything, but I didn’t want to shirk my royal

duties. It was my coronation ~ the first of any in decades. | needed to be involved, even if Thad no real opinion on

preference for having dusty pink or rose pink bouquets.

My time with Griffin felt far too little. He spent most of his days cooped up in conference rooms with warriors and

councilors, trying to figure out Liam’s next move. The only time we were able to spend together

was at night, but even then, I could tell that the Liam situation weighed Chapter 76

on him heavily. As soon as my coronation was over, I knew he’d have to

leave again. But after Liam is dealt with, we’ll get to spend more time together. T think.

Thope so at least.

My mother used to tell me that time flies when you’re having fun or dreading something. I was doing the second. Not

only was I dreading another bout of Griffin’s absence, but I was dreading the inevitable reunion with my family.

More specifically, my father.

We hadn’t talked since I’d left for the diplomatic meeting. I had planned to, but then I learned that he was the one

responsible for cutting my mother out of my life for so many years. That was a hard pill to swallow. The last thing I wanted to do was deal with his anger – or even worse, his attempts to use my new position to further his pack’s standing

in the werewolf world. But I knew I had to face him eventually. At least it would be in a crowded room full of other werewolves and my mate. You know, the kind of place where he wouldn’t be able to ream me out with a lecture.

And as much as I was dreading the temporary future, time did fly. Before I knew it, it was the morning of my coronation

and some of the female castle staff were dressing me in the gown I’d be crowned in. Chapter 76

“Mary, hold the sides of the dress please,” the older woman lacing up the back of the dress said. Mary, a staff member I’d

met once before, did as she instructed. (!

And I didn’t do anything except stand still with my arms out, letting them poke and prod at me. The gown was more

luxurious than anything Pd ever worn — or probably ever seen ~ in my life.

It was a baby blue gown with straps that laid below the shoulder, a neckline that dipped enough to show off a little

cleavage, and a skirt that flared out. There was even a long train that trailed behind me, but the finishing touch was the

crescent moons sewn

princess. Or a

out a couple of weeks ago with Nadia. All

caught

good to know that my taste isn’t completely terrible.

I’ll be seeing her

it was the day of my crowning, werewolves from all over the world

the guards standing

my my mother got here. “You look so beautiful, Your Majesty,”

the castle girl on my right said. She was currently pinning my

I said, blushing. And I did feel beautiful. More beautiful than I could

that my confidence is definitely coming from this gorgeous dress and

features.

able to take his eyes off you, Your Majesty,”

That statement only made me flush more, but deep down, I hoped she

of work that had gone into my coronation outfit

of a coronation ceremony – the King didn’t see the Queen until the moment she

that to me, I couldn’t help but think of how similar

wedding tradition,

Griffin is just crowning me. This is about the werewolf world, I’m

pin, and I think…” the girl working on my

wince. “We’re done!”

three women moved back, examining me. “I believe that was the final touch, Your Majesty,” the old woman

completely ready now. You look every bit like the Queen you will be crowned today.” She bowed her head as

spoke.

I said, “Without you three, I doubt I’d be looking even a tenth what I

you.”

Mary piped up, “We still have a

us to keep you company

you’re not reading this book on n??el5s.com, you

to dive into the

thought of being alone – even if it was just to worry about the impending family reunion –

“I’d like to be

alone if that’s alright.”

their heads to me as I thanked them again and they made

the bed, sighing. Well, there’s no turning back now, Clark. You’re in this for

Griffin or accepting the mate bond

werewolf world now ~ to the people you’ll promise to rule

thought would terrify me, but it didn’t. Was I nervous that I’d royally mess up

someone who had spent a good portion of my life trying to escape this world.

up thinking I’d rule my entire life

felt…right. Like

one I hadn’t

the door startled me from my

through, “You asked us to inform you when a

I’ve just been

come through the

do?”

chuckle when the guard referred to Steve as my mother’s mate. Maybe he was in some ways, just not by

my mother escorted here?”

let out a sigh of relief. I wasn’t even sure why the thought of seeing my mom soothed my anxiety so much, but it

My coronation Chapter 76

to walk through the throne room without seeing my mom first.

I felt that way. She had missed plenty of pivotal moments in my life, so why was

making up

ten minutes, but eventually, there was another knock.

voice was unlike any of the

Instinctually, | went to get up but then I was reminded of the heavy fabric I

let you in, but I’m afraid to rip or wrinkle the dress I’m wearing right