AS AMARA and Maverick accepted their new responsibility as the new king and queen, and the crown was put above their heads. As they sat on their throne as king and queen, everyone dropped to their knees, bowed their heads, and greeted them.
“Long live the King!”
“Long live the Queen!”
Maverick and Amara looked at each other. They smiled and looked at their people. “Rise.” Their authoritative voice was heard all over the hall.
The guests rose and clapped their hands.
When the coronation ceremony had ended, Maverick and Amara rose from their seats and looked at the people who were talking and dancing on the dancefloor.
“Thank you.”
Amara looked at Maverick when she heard his voice. “Why are you thanking me?”
Maverick smiled. “Thank you for staying with me and everything you’ve don
