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

those dissenters to continue to place their faith in us and the strength of this kingdom. Change is not a death of tradition, merely an evolution

finished with his

Many of the reporters nodded

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

realized. Raised

Raised to be King.

simpler, asked to gain soundbites from

most

No one mentioned me.

another reporter asked, “Will the political strength of the different packs influence

choices at all?*

stepped in. “The merits of each candidate will

but “the reporter tried to say. The King

will be broadcasted live,

The princes will follow

make the correct choices.”

the reporter silenced, he sat

press conference ended shortly

royal family returned inside first, with the

one of my maids greeted

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

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