Brave But Cheated

Crowning Ceremony

Noctis

Today is the day. The day everyone will know that I am a True Alpha and that Amara is the one taking the crown. The packs are coming back, only Luna's and Alpha's are invited. I have personally invited Xander, Tobias, Josh, and Ash.

I am in my room with Braden getting ready for the coronation. I put on a strapless red satin dress that is tight around the bust and waist and flows down to just above my knees. Braeden is in his little black tux that looks adorable on him. I can tell that Amara will have some tears when she sees him.

"You look pretty mommy," Braden smiles at me.

"And you look handsome my little man," I grin. "Let's go find Amara, I bet she is getting ready."

Braden nods and opens the door to the bedroom. We walk down the hall to where Amara is staying and I knock on the door.

"Come in," I hear her say.

I open the door and Braden follows me into the room. Amara smiles at me and then looks down at our son. I see tears brim her eyes as she tries to hold them back.

"Come on Braden, I just got my make up done," Amara giggles and I chuckle at her.

"You look amazing mommy," Braden compliments Amara.

"Thank you baby, I am almost ready. I am so nervous," Amara takes a deep breath.

"You will do amazing Amara, I know you will. This is your last chance to change your mind, are you sure you want to go through with this?" I ask, feeling guilty that she has to do this because of me.

"Of course I want to do this. These past couple days have shown me how much I want to do this. I am just nervous, that's all."

"That's my brave Mara. I will see you in the ballroom, Braden and I should get going there though."

"I will see you guys soon," Amara smiles and Braden and I give her a wide grin before leaving her room.

Braden and I walk to the ballroom without getting caught. Everyone still believes that it is me that is going to be crowned Queen of werewolves. They are in for a surprise. I slip into the grand room quietly with Braden. He knows to keep quiet until the ceremony is over.

I see Dad walk out onto the balcony with Hadley, Jack, and Luke. There is only one throne sitting up there, which is Amara's throne.

"Thank you all for coming here today for the crowning of my daughter as the next Queen. She has not found her mate yet so this ceremony will only include the Queen crowning. Without further a due, my daughter, Princess Amara Lockhart."

I hear whispers and gasps from around the room. They all don't recognize that name, even Luke, Hadley, and Jack look shocked. Amara steps out from the double door being held open by two warriors of the pack. She walks to the centre of the balcony, in front of the throne.

"Most of you know my daughter Braelynn. She is a True Alpha which means that her and her wolf separated. Braelynn has her pack starting elsewhere and Amara has agreed to take the throne. Amara is just as much of my daughter as Braelynn is. Now, onto the ceremony."

Amara looks over at me and Braden, I give her a reassuring smile while Braden gives her two thumbs up and a wide grin. I can tell Amara is holding back a laugh as she turns to Dad.

"Amara Lockhart, do you take this position as Alpha of the Royal Pack and Queen of werewolves? Do you swear to protect this pack and packs around the world with your life and never abandon them? Do you swear to put the best interest of this pack and others above your own?"