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 onto

a princess. Or

ago with Nadia. All of the options she’d shown me were beautiful, but

caught

good to know that my taste isn’t completely terrible. I think even Lily would be impressed with

will be impressed, I should say ~ I’ll be seeing her

it was the day of my crowning, werewolves from all over the world would be arriving at

the guards standing by the entrances

“You look so beautiful, Your

right said. She was

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

is definitely coming from this gorgeous

features.

don’t think the King will be able to take his eyes off you, Your Majesty,”

me flush more, but deep

hours of work that had gone into my coronation outfit yet.

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

I couldn’t help but think of how similar it sounded to

human wedding tradition, that

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

on my hair poked at my scalp with

wince. “We’re done!”

examining me. “I believe that was the final touch, Your Majesty,” the old

like the Queen you will be crowned today.” She bowed her head

spoke.

you three, I doubt I’d be looking even a tenth what I

you.”

to dress you, Your Majesty,” Mary piped up, “We still have a little bit of time before

you company or would you like a

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story. Head over there to dive into

to worry about the impending family reunion – was too good to

“I’d like to be

alone if that’s alright.”

their heads to me as I thanked them again and they

down on the edge of the bed, sighing. Well, there’s no turning back now, Clark.

or accepting the mate bond

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

it didn’t. Was I nervous that I’d royally mess up

was still a teenager, someone who had spent a good portion of my life trying to escape this world. |

rule my entire life

the situation just felt…right. Like I was

one I hadn’t known I was

the door startled

guard filtered through, “You asked us to

I’ve just been

through

do?”

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

escorted here?” I called back.

relief. I wasn’t even sure why the thought of seeing my mom soothed my anxiety

My coronation Chapter 76

event, but it felt wrong to walk through the throne room without seeing my mom first. I

way. She had missed plenty of pivotal moments in my life, so why was this one

just making up for

took at least ten minutes, but

Her soft voice was unlike any

went to get up but then I was reminded of the heavy

let you in, but I’m afraid to rip or wrinkle