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.

Adessa, as the youngest Royal of our Kingdom. You are given an

He knew.

life, and he was using my crimes to bond

"You may stand now."

I opened my eyes and rose to

expression remained stoic. "This Kingdom is also yours, Adessa. You

didn't know how to respond to that, so I

sleep?" He diverted to a different

room I was in last night was more than

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

a lot, and yet you're giving me away..." I didn't hide the pain in

Royal Games with you."

I should ask her to teach me how

of. If no one can pass the test, you will remain unmated. But we will not stop until we find a suitable mate for

you let me know

away. He placed his hands on his back and began walking. "Follow me.

have to." I uttered those words,

do this. Let me. It's the 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 caress a part of my soul. "Of course. I would love that, too." I

doesn't run and is never in a

as I slowed down, but I kept my

unless you're running for your life. Never run after any males. They should be the ones running after you and proving their worth." I swallowed at the last

the suite, revealing a massive walk-in closet. Many clothes and shoes were already

this overnight while I

regular

is the automatic heir to the territory, the Royals have a different rule. Any of the

become the