Chapter 10
THE QUEEN OF TWO WORLDS
Months later, Aria and Lucian stood before the united kingdoms.
The people of Moonshadow and Evermist gathered together.
Lucian held out his hand.
Aria took it.
“You once said you would never bow before a king.”
She smiled.
“I still won't.”
Lucian laughed.
“Good.”
He placed the celestial crown beside hers.
“Then stand beside me.”
Aria looked at the kingdoms.
“I will.”
The ancient Celestial Throne awakened.
It accepted them both.
Lucian became the Alpha King of the united realm.
Aria became the Celestial Alpha Queen.
Not because prophecy forced them.
Not because their kingdoms demanded it.
But because they chose each other.
Their wedding took place beneath a sky filled with dragons and falling stars.
Aria looked at Lucian.
“Still think I'm dangerous?”
He smiled.
“More than ever.”
She laughed.
“And you still think you're in charge?”
“Absolutely.”
She kissed him.
“Poor king.”
Above them, Starfire flew across the moon.
The magical realms celebrated.
But beyond the stars, an ancient door opened.
A voice whispered:
“The Celestial Queen has awakened.”
And another voice answered:
“Now awaken the Dark Alpha.”