Chapter 81 Crowns And Wolves

• The great hall of the Crescent Kingdom stretched before Bobby like an ocean of expectant faces, each noble positioned according to rank and allegiance. Sunlight filtered through stained glass windows, casting jeweled patterns across polished marble floors that reflected centuries of royal footsteps. Today, those floors would bear witness to her first official audience as Luna Queen.
• "Ready?" Gideon's voice carried barely above a whisper, his fingers brushing hers as they stood at the towering doors.
• Bobby straightened her shoulders, feeling the weight of the silver circlet resting against her temple. "As ready as someone can be when half the room thinks I'm an imposter."