The Forgotten Luna by Cassandra M

LADESSA.

"This is your room from now on, Adessa." The King's voice came from behind me.

I slowly turned around to curtsy before him.

"Good morning, Father." I almost said, "My King," and I was glad I was able to catch myself as I wanted to make a good impression.

He nodded but remained in his spot while I continued to smile warmly at him.

"This room is for me?" I asked.

"Yes." He replied before he motioned with one hand. "Come here."

One man approached him and handed him a beautiful crown encrusted with clusters of small gemstones. It was sparkling, and just looking at it made my heart thud loudly.

"This is a ceremony that should be witnessed by our people, but allow me to be selfish and have this moment alone with you. I will give you a grand coronation the moment you settle with a mate."

I bit my bottom lip. I almost got teary-eyed with his words, but the last part made me worry again.

"Kneel down, Princess Adessa. Remember that the only time you will kneel before me is whenever I put a crown on your head or bless you for whatever reason that may arise."

My heart kept thudding loudly.

I have two options: either refuse the crown and run away or accept my royal fate.

I chose the latter.

I lowered onto my knees, but I kept my head straight, not blinking as the King placed the crown onto my head. I thought it was heavy, but I didn't feel any pressure at all. Instead, it clung to my hair and head as if it belonged there.

the power vested in me by the Kingdom of Absalom, I declare and confirm you, Princess Adessa, as the youngest Royal of our Kingdom. You are given an irrevocable absolution for all the crimes you committed as long as you remain part of the Royal family." My eyes closed as

He knew.

this life, and he was using

"You may stand now."

I mumbled as I opened my

his eyes shining, but his expression remained

know how to respond to that, so I simply nodded my head and

sleep?" He diverted to a

night was more than enough. But

expression remained poker. "This was already 20 years late. So

yet you're giving me away..." I didn't hide the pain in my

had already discussed the Royal Games with you." He glanced at

a few feet away from us. I should ask her to teach me how not to get rattled by the King or any

pass the test, you will

let me know what kind

hands on his back and

Father. You don't have to." I uttered those words, nearly sprinting to keep

only thing I can do for you." The words were spoken softly, and as much as I didn't want to entertain the emotions, I couldn't deny they did

doesn't run and is never in

down,

your life. Never run after any males. They should be the ones running after

open within the suite, revealing a massive walk-in closet. Many clothes and shoes

prepare this overnight while I was

regular packs, where

heir to the territory, the Royals

could become the