The great ballroom of Dravengard Palace was filled up. Kings from all four regions, Alphas from every pack, their Lunas in their house colours and werewolf delegations from the Southern and Western territories, seated among the Lycans rather than behind them, which had never once happened before.
Conversation hummed through the hall until the main doors opened.
Derek entered with Kira at his side. The moment the couple appeared, the entire gathering rose to its feet and broke into sustained applause.
The applause started from the front and spread until it filled every corner of the room. Connor came in behind them with the rest of Derek's men, and Nana walked in on Kai's arm, and still the clapping went on.
Word had already spread. The Kings and Alphas had voted. Championed by the Northern King, they had chosen Derek and Kira Wolfe to stand as King and Queen of Kings — the highest authority among them all.
