Submitting to My Lycan Prince Mate

140 New Alpha and His Luna

Louis's POV

"Your Majesty, here is your speech."

Kyle's voice pulled me from my thoughts, and I quickly turned off my phone, hiding Claire's refusal from the screen.

"Sure." I took the paper Kyle handed me and scanned it quickly, frowning. "Isn't this a bit too formal?"

Kyle shrugged. "Well, Your Majesty, tonight is an official ceremony. After all, every werewolf will witness Claire becoming our Luna."

"Alright."

I nodded in agreement, folded the paper, and tucked it into my suit pocket. Then, I checked my watch. "How long until the wedding starts?"

"About twenty minutes. Perhaps you would like to wait outside? The media is ready."

Glancing out at the castle lawn, I saw the sea of people and cameras aimed at the wedding venue. Surrounding the crowd were countless armed guards maintaining order.

I withdrew my gaze and chuckled. "This might be the grandest ceremony of the year, don't you think?"

"Well, perhaps the grandest ceremony of the century."

Kyle responded with a smile. "Shall we head out now, Your Majesty?"

I nodded, rising from my seat. "Of course."

As my foot touched the grass, I felt as if I were walking on air. Was it Alfred who replaced the lawn, or was it simply my euphoric mood creating this illusion?

I pondered this while listening to the clicks of cameras. To avoid disturbing Claire, I had forbidden the use of flash photography. But when Olivia appeared at the castle entrance, guiding Claire by the hand, I felt as though countless lights were flashing before my eyes— She looked absolutely stunning.

Claire, in her custom-made wedding gown, stepped onto the red carpet. The dress's train was covered in intricate lace, adorned with pearls that glowed softly, making Claire look even more graceful and elegant. The V-shaped neckline perfectly highlighted her fuller bosom, a result of her pregnancy. At that moment, I regretted making the wedding public, as my wolf roared within, driving me to claim Claire as mine alone.

But remembering Claire's condition, I restrained myself. This was a special day, and our primal desires could wait. I smiled as I watched Claire approach me step by step.

Suddenly, I noticed Claire's body sway as if she might fall.

The sharp-eyed media had already started shifting their cameras, and Claire's expression turned tense. I didn't hesitate, striding towards the center of the red carpet to support her arm and shield her from the cameras.

Gasps of concern rippled through the crowd. Even Claire looked at me with surprise.

But soon, her surprise turned to joy, and a potential mishap was averted with our shared smile. "You look stunning, my love."

"Thank you, you look very handsome, my mate."

Claire shyly placed her hand in mine, and together we walked to the end of the red carpet.

"So, Claire Miller Gambino," I gazed into her sparkling eyes, unable to suppress my grin, "are you ready to become my Luna?"

Claire returned a broad smile and winked at me. "Absolutely."

A senior elder's voice interrupted our whispered conversation.

"Now, under the witness of the Moon Goddess, our Alpha King will join with his Luna, Claire Miller Gambino, in a sacred bond as husband and wife!"

As the elder's voice echoed, I felt my wolf's excitement surge.

Chill, my friend, I silently reassured my wolf.

After calming my wolf, I looked up at Claire. Her smile indicated she had just finished communicating with her wolf as well.

Then, I noticed Claire murmuring something quietly.

As I took the crown Kyle handed me and placed it on Claire's head, I whispered, "Why don't you let me hear what you're saying?"

Claire smiled. "Well, because I don't want you to become too conceited, my love."

"Now I'm even more curious." I twirled a lock of her hair around my finger, stalling. "Tell me, Claire, or I won't let this go."

"What a rogue." This time, Claire's playful eye-roll held genuine affection. "I was thanking the Moon Goddess for giving me such an excellent and perfect mate."

"I am honored."

Barely able to contain my joy at her compliment, I lifted her hand and kissed it.

This unplanned gesture triggered a flurry of camera clicks.

Maintaining her smile, Claire's cheeks flushed a deeper red. "Alright, stop it. We're live, remember?"

Satisfied with my playful gesture, I refrained from further teasing my shy bride. I held Claire's hand as we faced the sea of cameras. A surge of emotion coursed through me, and I knew what it meant. After all we'd been through, I could finally announce to the world that this beautiful, kind woman was my fated mate, my beloved Luna.

"As you all know, the past few years have seen many unfortunate events in our kingdom. The loss of the former king, the tragedy of Prince Liam, Luna Diana's accident... these incidents have cast a shadow over our werewolf world. But today, this wedding marks a new beginning for our kingdom."

Pausing under the expectant gazes of the crowd, I turned to Claire. Her eyes glistened with tears, but her smile filled me with endless strength.

"I said today marks a new beginning, not just because it brings us a new Luna, but because it brings new life!" "Luna Claire is pregnant! This will be my first child, and they will be the future heir to the kingdom!"