The Queen (Omega Bloodlines Book 2) by SC Morrison

Author:SC Morrison [Morrison, SC]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-08-21T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirty-Eight

Saphyra

Edeth’s angry shouts died down, and then fell silent, about halfway through my shower. By the time I was out, scent neutralized and blood free, she was gone.

Violet stood in the corner of Ghost’s bedchamber, her eyes fixed on the floor, avoiding the half-dressed men waiting for a turn in the bathing room. Poor thing, such a tragedy being uncomfortable with the minimally clothed alphas parading around the room. I appreciated that she averted her gaze from my mates. She probably thought I’d be jealous. She might have been right not so long ago, but with the completion of one of my bonds, I was feeling confident.

I cleared my throat, getting the maid’s attention, and she glanced up to see me making my way into the room in a cloth wrap.

She dropped into a curtsey. “I was told to assist with your preparations for the coronation. Quickly. If you would, please?” She motioned to a seat where a portable mirror was waiting.

I didn’t know what preparations needed to be done, but I sat. From my position, I watched the men vanish in and out of the bathing room to finish showering and dressing while Violet combed out my hair and dried it with a small warming contraption. It fell in silky, golden waves around my shoulders, but when she pulled it back away from my neck to put it in a braid, she gasped and jumped as if she’d been burned.

I spun in my chair to check on her, but she stared at me, lips parted in shock.

“Are you all right? What’s wrong?” I asked, concern ringing in my voice.

She lifted a finger, pushing my hair away from my face to get a better look. “You’re… you… Your Majesty. Your neck.”

“Oh, that. Don’t worry about that. It doesn’t hurt at all.” It should’ve stopped bleeding by now.

The men paused to watch the maid struggling with the reality of my newly acquired mate mark. Varying expressions from concern to smug satisfaction were plastered across their faces.

“Everyone, stop staring. We’re already running late. Hurry up.” I settled back into my seat, hoping we could finish with the preparations quickly. Edeth’s anger was often misplaced. But if I missed my own coronation, she wouldn’t be the only one having a fit. I had a feeling I’d need my crown to finish what was still to be done.

Violet tugged my hair into an intricate plait that had me at a loss for how it was even possible. I marveled at the complexity. “It’s perfect. Thank you.”

I slipped into my undergarments with more mastery than I had when I’d first arrived, but still lacked the skill of practice. It felt like I’d been here for so long, but this deficit reminded me it hadn’t even been a full lunar rotation. There was still so much of my new home to see and explore. Still so much I didn’t understand.

Even knowing that, there was not a moment to waste. The planets and stars would align correctly for the ceremony for the first time since my arrival.

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