The Lunar Queen (Lyric and Mason) novel Chapter 130

Chapter 130

Lyric POV

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This morning, I woke up with an overwhelming sense of dread. Not fear-something deeper. Like something already sex in motion

that I can’t stop. It felt like something terrible was imminent.

My thoughts drift back to the vision of Cole-I wonder if today is the day. If so, what triggers it? Most pressing of all, whose bodies lie on the floor, especially the one at his feet? That image won’t leave me. It’s stuck-like it already happened somewhere.

Cole gently squeezes my hand, pulling me from my dark musings.

“Are you okay, my queen?” he asks

I look at him and offer a soft smile. “Yes, love, but there’s this lingering sense of dread,” I confess.

And it’s getting worse, not better.

“Nothing will happen. You’ll join the Hidden Moon Pack and be crowned my queen” he reassures me.

I nod silently, not responding. Because I don’t believe that-not fully. Not today.

We accompany my old pack to where they would be staying, then I walk off with Winter toward my office for the gown fitting.

“Are you nervous about today?” she asked softly.

I shrugged. “I’ve never been in charge of anything before, let alone an entire kingdom and a pack of my own-responsible for so many lives. I felt the loss of those two packs before I was even officially queen,” I admit.

And it nearly broke me.

“Imagine how I’ll feel once I am. I’ll truly mourn every wolf we lose in this battle with David. I don’t know if I’m ready for that. I’ve been eighteen for only weeks, I’ve spent most of my life trying to stay invisible. Now, I’ll be one of the most watched wolves, especially considering who I am,” I add as we enter my office.

Inside, Mira, Aria, Iris, Felicity, and Julie were already waiting.

I embrace Aria and Felicity. “It’s good to see you two again,” I say.

“Lyric, how are you showing already?” she asks. “I was hesitating to ask downstairs because of Mason,” she adds.

“A witch tricked someone into giving me a potion to speed up my pregnancy,” I explain.

Even saying it out loud still feels unreal. Wrong.

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Her and Felicity gasp.

“How are you so calm about this?” Aria asks

“I’m not. But I know we’re at war, and unfortunately, there are enemies within the palace,” I reply

And they’re getting closer. I can feel it.

Then I ask, “But back to Mason-why would he care about me being further along?”

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They exchange glances.

“Aria, what’s going on with Mason?” I press.

“He’s just been distracted,” she says.

Felicity’s eyes sharpen. “He’s been too caught up in what you did-like you took something from him,” she said, tears threatening to

spill.

I immediately pull her into a hug. “You should have told me, I would have gone to the pack to kick his ass,” I say, hugging her

tightly.

“I did take something from him-his love for me, his memories of loving me,” I admit.

And now it’s coming back to haunt us.

“I’m sorry, Aria. I didn’t think about what would happen when i did it, just what could happen if i didn’t, but I didn’t see this

coming either,” I add.

“I don’t know if I can fix it, but I’ll try,” I promise.

“You don’t deserve this, Aria, and Mason isn’t always the villain. He can be a good mate,” I reassure her.

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

‘Come in, I call.

Leah enters, holding a garment bag.

“Ready to try the dress?” she asks.

“Yes, I am, I reply

I step into the bathroom and slip into a pale blue, off-the-shoulder gown with long sleeves and a plunging back, hugging my curves

and fitting perfectly over my now prominent bump.

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When I step out, the girls gasp, covering their mouths.

“Oh my dear, you look stunning, Leah says.

I smile and hug her. “Thank you, Mom,” I whisper.

She smiles brightly. “I’m honored,’ she replies.

“Sit down so we can get your hair done, Winter orders

“Good, because Cole and I have a council meeting at 3, and I’m starving,” I say glancing at Aria.

“And I need to talk to Mason-i promised Hunter I would before the ceremony,” I add.

“Something’s going to happen today,” Nova predicts

“I know, but I just wish I knew what,” I admit.

Because whatever it is… it’s already started.

And I have a feeling-by the time this coronation ends…someone isn’t walking out alive.

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