Chapter 10 - Crown of Frost and Gold
The snow fell softly over the grand courtyard of Frostpeak, blanketing the capital in pure, pristine white. The rebellion had been crushed in a single evening, its leaders imprisoned in the deep ice cells, and peace was restored across the northern territories.
Today was the day of coronation.
The cathedral of Frostpeak was packed with Lycan chieftains, northern nobles, and representatives from human trade cities—including Oak Haven, now submissive and reformed under new management.
Giselle stood before the grand altar, wearing a gown of woven silver silk and cascading white lace that shimmered like fresh snow. Resting upon her brow was the ancient crown of the Frostfang lineage—a delicate circlet of platinum encrusted with flawless diamonds and rubies that matched her crimson eyes.
Stellan stood before her, dressed in full royal regalia of dark velvet and silver armor. He held the ceremonial sword of the Alpha King in his hands, kneeling once more before her—not out of submission, but in eternal devotion before their entire kingdom.
"Do you, Giselle Reed, rightful heir of the Frostfang bloodline, pledge to rule the northern lands with justice, strength, and mercy?" the high priest chanted.
"I do," Giselle’s voice rang out clear, strong, and unwavering through the vast hall.
Stellan rose, stepping close to her. He gently lifted the heavy platinum crown, placing it securely upon her head, before lifting her chin and sealing their bond with a deep, passionate kiss that made the gathered crowd erupt into thunderous cheers and triumphant howls that shook the ancient rafters.
From a prisoner’s cell deep beneath the ice, Thomas and Martha Reed watched the distant fireworks light up the southern sky through a tiny barred window, finally realizing the magnitude of what they had thrown away.
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But in the grand hall of the palace, Giselle stood beside her Alpha King, looking out over a kingdom that was hers to command. She was no longer a secret. She was no longer a monster.
She was the Luna of the North, and her reign had only just begun.
