Stephen's p.o.v Shortly every guard followed and went on their knees as the people did the same. I stood there feeling speechless as everyone knelt before me. "Your highness everyone is on their knees," Black whispered snapping me out of my shock. I looked at him not knowing what to do. Not long ago everyone hated me. I wasn't even fit to rule. But now they were all bowing before me and seemed to fully accept me. I cleared my throat and calmed myself down. This was really happening. I was becoming their emperor. "You may all rise." I said loudly as they looked at me in silence. "His highness is right. For him to rule this kingdom. He needs to be crowned. And we can't rush the coronation. That's why we are going to set the date and inform you all about it." General Pa

