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I take a deep breath before speaking.
“Early Thursday morning, King Hastings was captured and arrested by the Alpha Council. It was then decided that it would be too dangerous to just send him to Supernatural Island. He was executed yesterday for his many crimes.”
I lick my lips, trying to push away any anxiety. “To everybody that King Hastings hurt, I am sorry. I apologize on behalf of all the dark fae, but I can promise you that his actions do not reflect how the rest of my community feels.
“It’s strange to think that I am to rule the dark fae when I’m only eighteen. And while I am young, I promise I will do the best that I can. I will work hard to ensure the continuation of our species. From this point forward, the dark fae are free. Any rules forbidding us from associating with other supernaturals is abolished. And you are all free to live your lives the way you want. No more executions. No more harsh control. I know it may take a while for you to believe this is true, but I promise to rule with kindness.
“I will not be living in my father’s castle. Instead, I will be moving to pack lands with my mate and his family. Anybody dark fae who wishes can move onto pack land. Alpha Devin and his family have graciously extended an invitation. And that goes for any wolf shifter pack in America. We stand united.
“These changes are big and I know that it’ll take a while to smooth everything out, but I’m not alone. I have the pack and I have my younger brother, Nico. The other alphas and kings stand behind us. For the first time ever, a dark fae has a seat on the Alpha Council. No longer will we be divided.
“Tonight, when you go to sleep, you’ll no longer have to wonder if you or your family will be targeted next. King Hastings really is gone. It is okay to feel relief—I feel it myself. Life your lives without fear. Thank you.”
I step away from the camera as King Basilicus steps back up to end the live stream. Devin pulls me into his arms and squeezes me against him.
“I’m so proud of you,” he whispers.
I let out a breath of relief as I sink further into him.
I did it. I did the live stream. I made the announcement. Even though it’s over, I know I’ll probably do a lot of those in my lifetime. I try not to think about that as I let my mate comfort me.
King Hastings never would have sent me here if he knew this would be the outcome. He thought my coming here would be my demise. Instead, it was his.
“I love you, Tori,” Devin whispers, so he isn’t overheard by the microphone.
“I love you too,” I say, keeping my voice low.
Everything is going to be okay now.
Epilogue
Our wedding is a mix of dark fae and wolf shifter traditions. My dress is black—which is a tradition of dark fae. My train is long and trails behind me.
The crown on my head feels heavy, but it makes me aware of my posture as I make my way down the aisle, toward Devin.
I am barefoot, just as I wanted to be. And the aisle is a sandy pathway. All our guests are seated in metal chairs that have been set out.
Every single alpha and king are here to represent each supernatural community—even a few light fae monarchs are among the crowd. They reached out to me after the death of my father to speak. I guess my father made things difficult for them and they wanted to know if I would be the same. They were relieved to learn I was nothing like him and I promised to stay out of their politics. After all, what the light fae do is none of my business. We’ve been amicable since then.
King Mundus—my grandfather—is also here. Though his family is the only elementals in attendance, other than Winter. I’m not sure the elementals like me, but I don’t take offense to it. From what Winter says, they don’t likeanyhybrids.
But my focus isn’t on any of our esteemed guests. Instead, all I can do is look at Devin—my soulmate and the love of my life. He stands at the wedding arch by Damian, who is officiating our wedding.
Devin is, as always, devastatingly handsome. He’s got his hair styled in a way that makes me think Monica helped, which wouldn’t surprise me. His green eyes are solely focused on me. And even from here, I can feel his love for me. It takes every bit of my self control not to run to him.
Nico squeezes my elbow, probably letting me know that I am walking way too fast.
My younger brother is walking me down the aisle. I can’t think of anybody I’d rather have at my side today than him.
“You look beautiful,” Nico whispers.
I grin, turning to look at him. “Thank you.”
“I love you, sister. Congratulations.” He then passes me off to Devin, who is watching with eyes that keep changing between green and golden yellow.
Devin is a little impatient. He’s been wanting this for a long time, and so have I.
Today, there is a lot to celebrate.
