Chapter 116 - Double Wedding Bells

Music, conversation, and the clinking of goblets filled the magnificent hall of Valtheon as the coronation feast went on in full force. Lords and ladies from all across the world toasted to the newly crowned Alpha Babek and Queen Sylara, and laughter resounded. This feast, which was appropriate for the marriage of two great houses and the beginning of a new reign, filled the air with the aroma of roasted meats and the sweetness of wine. With her new duty still resting on her shoulders like a crown too large for her head, Sylara sat calmly and royal on her throne, yet she wore it with elegance. Her gaze wandered across the room, absorbing everything in wonder. In front of her, knights and lords had sworn loyalty, and witches with their ancient abilities now worked under her authority. Their dedication and their promises weighed heavily on her chest. She looked at her parents, who were seated at the royal table. Her father wore his ceremonial armor, and her mother wore the best silk