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

felt like a princess. Or a queen, I

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

had caught my

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

say ~ I’ll be seeing her in a couple

werewolves from all over the world would be arriving at the

a couple of the guards standing

my mother got here. “You look so

do,” the castle girl on my right said. She was currently pinning my hair into some

More beautiful than I could ever

is definitely coming from this gorgeous dress and the makeup, not

features.

will be able to take his eyes off you, Your Majesty,” the old woman said, a teasing

me flush more, but deep down,

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

King didn’t see the Queen until the

I couldn’t help but think of how similar

wedding tradition, that

I’m getting married or this is even remotely similar to a wedding. Griffin is just crowning me. This is about

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

wince. “We’re done!”

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

every bit like the Queen you will

spoke.

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

you.”

getting to dress you, Your Majesty,” Mary piped up, “We still have a

like us to keep you company or would you like a few moments

that if you’re not reading this

dive into the next chapter—it’s all

if it was just to worry about the impending family

“I’d like to be

alone if that’s alright.”

their heads to me as I thanked

sighing. Well,

Griffin or accepting the mate bond anymore. You’re

werewolf world now ~ to the

didn’t. Was I nervous that I’d

a good portion of my

thinking I’d rule my entire

anxiety, something about the situation just felt…right. Like I was putting together another puzzle

one I hadn’t known I was

door startled

through, “You asked us to inform you

I’ve just been

that your mother and her mate have come through the south entrance. Is there something you’d

do?”

a chuckle when the guard referred to Steve as my mother’s mate. Maybe he was in some ways, just

escorted here?” I called back. “Of course, Your

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

My coronation Chapter 76

event, but it felt wrong to walk through the throne room without seeing my

plenty of pivotal moments in my life, so why was

making up

but eventually, there

soft voice was unlike any of

get up but then I was reminded of

you in, but I’m afraid to rip or