His mouth near the microphone, Nicholas paused a moment as if thinking. Then he spoke.

“Miss Piper was chosen by the ceremony, and the royal family will honor that choice.”

He continued, “One of the many crises we face as a people is a low birthrate among werewolves. Any mother, especially one raising a child on her own, is to be commended.”

He paused, again gathering his thoughts. The way he spoke was purposeful and careful, each word carefully considered.

“Piper represents the cultural progression of our kingdom. We, collectively, have moved beyond the era of allowing only young maidens to be Luna. Now, any woman can have her chance.”

A few claps sounded in the audience, before the reporter spoke up again. “In addition to being a single

mother, isn’t Piper also a non–werewolf?”

“Neither non–werewolves nor single mothers will face discrimination by this royal family,” Nicholas said,

faster to respond than he had been before.

My heart pounded. That sounded like a defense of me. I forced that feeling down. No, he was defending.

his family from potential ridicule, not me.

what would you say to the dissenters?” the reporter asked Some of the others began to insist he sit down. He’d already asked his fair share of questions. But the report continued to stand,

to continue to place their faith in us and the

back, finished

Many of the reporters

him in awe. He’d clearly had his reservations about me, but

was born for this, I realized. Raised to be

Raised to be King.

and another was selected. The rest of the questions were simpler, asked to gain soundbites from the princes regarding the beauty and poise

most

No one mentioned me.

“Will the political strength of the different packs influence

choices at all?*

stepped in. “The merits of each

to say. The King

selection process will be broadcasted live,

strengths and failings of each individual girl. The

make the correct choices.”

silenced, he

press conference ended shortly

returned inside

my room, one of my maids greeted me

the event on television,” she said. “It’s on every

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