Chapter 163
[DIANA’s Point of View]
I couldn’t understand what was happening, but I knew Mom was scared.
I just wasn’t sure if it was about the giant men that came marching towards the hall, but the stares of all the people at her as she stepped up the stairs.
Mommy looked like a moon shining brightly in her silver gown. I had never seen someone as beautiful as Mom. And my eyes sparkled when I saw her face on the big screen at the other side of the hall. Was the whole pack watching for her coronation? I can tell how nervous she was. I could feel it. I could see it in my Mommy’s eyes. Yet, despite all of it, she wanted to accept the role and take responsibility for the pack.
My left hand rested on my chest, near my heart, beating fast. I didn’t understand why I was so anxious for my mom, but I guess it’s what Mommy’s feeling that I felt through the bond. It was the guilt Devon and I shared for always making Mommy and Dad worry for both of us. We got into a lot of trouble thinking we could help. But now I understand that doing what Mom and Dad said was the best thing to do rather than following my twin and my judgment on the situation.
Devon and I promised we would do better after what happened in the castle in the Black Forest.
As I watched all the rogues kneel in front of my Mom, my heart raced! What was happening? Devon looked at me nervously as well and then back at the rogues and Mom. We saw how Dad tried to control the situation, but Mom seemed confident that these people only came for her. I couldn’t understand why, but there were many things that Mom and Dad didn’t tell us.
“Don’t be scared. I’m here.” Devon whispered, his eyes narrowing sharply as he watched Dad handle the situation. “Dad knows what he’s doing.”
“What do these people want from Mom?” I asked him nervously, scared of another fight that might happen. “Why did Dad let them stay?”
“The ceremony is starting, Diana. Focus!” Devon scolded me, and I got so upset he wasn’t answering any of my questions, so I folded my arms on my chest and pouted.