Crowned (Beholder #4)(64)

And so, the festival of our coronation had begun.

Now that the gateways were gone, I stood once more, as did Rowan. I looped my arms about his waist and leaned into his chest, simply because I could.

“You know something?” I asked.

“Tell me.”

“This may actually be the greatest festival of all time.”

“Indeed.” Rowan gave me one of his most beautiful grins, the one where his dimples popped out. “Well, now that you’re queen, you need to join in the fun. Are you ready, my mate?”

And in that moment I did feel ready, but in more ways than one. Sure, I was about to join a party. More importantly, I was truly ready to embrace a future with my mate. And like our bond, I trusted in that completely.

The End