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

lace crescent moons

felt like a princess.

couple of weeks ago with Nadia. All of the options she’d shown me

caught my

to know that my taste isn’t completely terrible. I think even Lily

I should say ~ I’ll

from all over the world would be arriving at the

a couple of the guards standing by the entrances to

“You look so beautiful, Your Majesty,” Mary said, smiling

said. She was

did feel beautiful. More beautiful

that my confidence is definitely coming from this gorgeous dress and the

features.

will be able to take his eyes off you,

only made me flush more, but deep down, I

that had gone into my coronation outfit yet. Apparently, that was part of

– the King didn’t see the Queen until the moment she walked into the throne

crowned. When Nadia had explained that to me, I couldn’t help but think of how similar it sounded to a

A human wedding tradition,

is just

just one more pin, and I think…” the girl working on my hair

wince. “We’re done!”

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

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

spoke.

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

you.”

dress you, Your Majesty,” Mary piped up, “We still

to keep you company or would you

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was just to worry about the impending family reunion – was

“I’d like to be

alone if that’s alright.”

to me as I thanked them again and they

the edge of the bed, sighing. Well, there’s

or accepting the mate bond anymore. You’re Chapter

to the people you’ll

but it didn’t. Was I nervous that I’d royally

I was still a teenager, someone who had spent a good portion of

thinking I’d rule my entire life as Griffin

the situation just felt…right. Like I was putting together another puzzle piece

I hadn’t

startled me from my

“You asked us

I’ve just been

and her mate have come through the south entrance. Is

do?”

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

mother escorted here?” I called

I wasn’t even sure why the thought of seeing my mom soothed my anxiety so much,

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event, but it felt wrong to walk through the throne

had missed plenty of pivotal

just making up

at least ten minutes, but eventually, there was

soft voice was unlike any of

but then I was reminded of the

I’m afraid to rip or wrinkle the dress I’m