ALPHA QUEEN

Chapter 3

Her skin was like milk, and bathing in turmeric brought out her texture. Her makeup was flawlessly done by Inanna who gave her a bold look from neon eye-shadow, to contoured cheeks, to frosted lips. She applied full coverage foundation all over Hera's face and added a bright pink blush to her cheek for a finishing touch.

Hera was no longer a princess but a queen. Inanna dragged her cape, the robe weighed almost 6kg and was over 5m in length.

Hera could not see her real self in this costume, her wild curly thick black hair was made straight under heat. The neon eye makeup overshadowed her natural turquoise blue eyes. Excess blush took over her cheek, and her naturally pink lips were covered with red.

"I'm close to tearing up your Royal Highness, you surely would be the most beautiful tonight. No lord, goddess, luna, or Alpha would be able to take their eyes off you.

Hera's dress was made with satin and lace, woven with gold thread, and decorated with pearls.

Two inches of heels were worn on her feet, together with long gloves. Three of her favorite rings were slid into her fingers on top of the glove on her right hand.

She sat down, waiting for her call. Down at the social hall in the castle, the distinguished royal guests who were given the invitation to grace the occasion began arriving.

Carriages with horses dressed in unique robes, transporting Alphas and lunas landed.

"Lord Fredrick and Lady Macbeth"

" Alpha Mateo and Luna Rhea"

One by one, the names of attendees were announced upon their arrival, and soon the hall was filled, having over 1000 guests. Different ranks in the hierarchy of werewolves, beginning from Alpha to Beta, to Delta, to Zeta Wolves were present except for omega who was deemed too low in rank and instead used as a helper, maid, and servant.

The beauty of the decorations and design were on the people's lip. The charm of daisies was simply perfect for a queen's coronation, so it was an ideal choice for the centerpieces.

An ethereal curtain of carnations gave a glam look. The fluffy hydrangea was used with the other flowers to increase the volume of the bouquet and long vases made of heavy stones and built like a pillar looked more magical having those flowers on them.

Soon after, the coronation began and in no time princess Hera's presence was called for.

With her arm locked with her father's, they descended the stairs gracefully, with a smaaile on their faces.

Hera's cape flowed evenly, making her look more beautiful.

Great officers of state, the moon goddess servant, peers of the realm, and mistress of the robe each brought a representative and stood on the center stage with Hera each having a role to play in her coronation.

The sacred items for Hera's coronation were present, first was the Coronation Spoon 9.6-inch with silver gilt and set with four pearls.

The Imperial State Crown is made with 1000 diamonds, 11 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 4 rubies, and 230 pearls.

The Sovereign’s Sceptre with a Cross, the scepter is part of a longstanding tradition of staff as a symbol of office, and the last item was the sovereign’s orb.

Hera was bored out of her mind and felt heavy as her movement was limited due to the weighty garment on her.

The time to take the oath came quickly, and it was done peacefully. Hera was handed the scepter and the sovereign orb. The coronation was gradually coming to an end.

All traditions were done according, the process was perfect, and in the end, she was crowned queen of KUANGAZA. Finally, the imperial state crown was gently placed on her head.

"Stop the coronation! She is not fit to be queen!".

Alpha prince Dimitri roared as he highlighted the staircase running down.

All eyes were turned in his direction, and Hera's worry was finally put to rest. She never expected her coronation to go on smoothly without the intervention of her uncle, and when her eyes could not spot him in the crowd, she knew something would come up.

" I just returned from my meeting with the physician Eastorwine Princess Hera is not fit to be our queen, she is wild, not disciplined, and takes an irrational decision

And she never proved wrong my philosophy about her till this hour. I would have you know that a child is already growing in her"

Gasping and muttering were heard, at this point Alpha prince Dimitri was already in front of Princess Hera, with his eyes pitch black ready to challenge her.

Alpha King Darius immediately intervened trying to stop his brother from causing any form of casualties that night.

" Step back brother, and bow your neck in submission, the woman standing before you is no longer princess Hera, but now ALPHA QUEEN HERA".

"I challenge her to the throne brother, we battle for it, and may the best man win"

Alpha prince Dimitri's fur was out, his teeth grew long. He was close to changing.

Alpha prince Ethan ran to his mate's side, trying to protect her, and could not take the disrespect coming from the king's brother.

" I accept your challenge Alpha Prince Dimitri"

Attention moved from Alpha Prince Demitri to the newly crowned Queen.

" We do it here, in front of all to see and witness"

"Yes, princess and the throne will be mine when I break every bone in your body and watch you growl in pain".

Hera had heard enough of his boasting, she accepted this not because she is stronger, but for her pride. To show people that this was the destiny given to her by the goddess.

Hera got rid of her crown, and the sacred items placed in her hand. She signaled her father, telling him that this is the path that she had chosen.

Alpha King Darius respected his daughter's wish and dragged the struggling prince Ethan away to give the two enough time to fight.