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.

asked Some of the others began to insist he sit down. He’d already asked his fair share of

place their faith in us and the strength of this kingdom. Change is not a

leaned back, finished with

of

awe. He’d clearly had his

Raised to

Raised to be King.

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

most

No one mentioned me.

another reporter asked, “Will the political strength of

choices at all?*

merits of each

to say. The King

selection process will be broadcasted live, everyone will have

strengths and failings of each individual girl. The princes will follow the will of the people

make the correct choices.”

the reporter silenced, he sat

ended shortly after

royal family returned inside first,

one of my maids

on television,”

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