For the next few hours, I was stood up straight on a little platform thing with two woman poking and prodding me. Daisy was there the whole time though keeping me company, I felt I could have a full conversation with her as the two woman were wrapped up discussing sizes and poking me!

The two woman leave for awhile telling us not to leave the room, this gave me and Daisy time to do our hair and makeup, which wasn't a lot as she said I didn't need to wear any. They return with a full dress where they asked who would help me put it on. I immediately look at Daisy who nods causing the two woman to leave, I sincerely didn't want one of them poking me again.

"You're gonna look amazing Clara" Daisy smiles going back to do the back up, I mean it was absolutely beautiful, probably the nicest thing I've ever worn.

It was light blue with a kind of corset top, it was short at the front but longer at the back. The detailing was also beautiful, it had pink roses over the whole thing, again it was beautiful.

"This whole thing is really technical, the king having to present his mate to his people" I say as she continues to do my dress up and the back.

"Yeah I know, but Josh told me it was tradition and people around here love their traditions" she laughs eventually managing to do the dress up "but it will be nice so everyone can see who their queen is" she tells me while handing me a pair of high heels.

"My old pack knows, they probably told people who told other people" I start to say but she shakes her head, also handing me a pair of earrings.

"Nope, they were told they aren't allowed to tell anyone that you're queen, all communications to other packs have been cut off until this happens" she tells me, now handing me a bracelet while putting a necklace on me.

That's probably why Kyle hasn't contacted me yet, he physically can't! I thought he was just mad at me or something, well he probably is that too. I turn to look at myself in the mirror but I didn't recognise myself, I don't think I've ever looked this good before!

"Now let's show your people who their new queen is" Daisy smiles behind me placing her hands on my shoulders, I send her a smile through the mirror nodding.

We begin to make our way out the room and down the hall, Daisy knew where she was going so I just followed her. I wasn't as nervous as I thought I'd be, the whole nation is gonna be looking and judging me but I didn't care, I knew Grayson would be by my side so nothing else mattered. We turn down a corridor that I actually hadn't been down, Grayson must have forgotten to take me down here. There were double doors which I think led out to the balcony Grayson was talking about, there's probably thousands of people stood out there waiting. Grayson stood talking with Josh but somehow senses we're here, he turns his head where his eyes just go wide looking at me. I mean he looked amazing in a black suit, actually I don't think I've seen him in anything but a suit. Daisy and I make our way over to the guys, Grayson didn't look away from me until I was stood in front of him.

"My love, you look incredible" he tells me looking me up and down, I smile thanking him while he still stood there somewhat gobsmacked.

"You look amazing too" I tell him smiling, he went to speak but a short man wearing a grey suit walks over behind him speaks before he could.

"When you're ready sir," he says bowing his head at the start, everyone but Josh and Daisy bow their heads when they talk to Grayson, I think it's to show him some kind of respect.

Gray just nods to the man who walks away, I take a look at the closed double doors. When I walk through them all eyes are gonna be on me, that's not intimating at all! Gray takes my hand causing me to look away from the doors.

"I'll be right beside you" he smiles, I nod with a smile feeling the tiniest better "now you need to wait here until I say your name, then all you need to do is put that smile on your beautiful face and stand beside me, okay?" He asks placing his hands on my shoulders, I nod going over the steps in my head so I didn't mess up.

He smiles walking towards the two doors which were soon opened, immediately loud cheers and claps erupted from outside. I didn't focus on that but on the steps he told me, I couldn't mess this up.

"Good evening everyone, thank you for coming today to witness this tremendous occasion, I will presenting my incredible mate to you all as your new queen" he starts his speak, I didn't know how he has the courage to talk to all of them people, but I guess it's his job.

The man from before smiles at me, he directs me to walk up the few steps outside the door, this meant I was about to walk out. All I need to do is smile and stand beside Grayson, that's easy and impossible to mess up.

"Now with no further or do, I would like to present my mate, your queen, Queen Clara Jacobs" his voice says, I look to the man who nods telling me to go.

I put the smile on my face beginning to walk out to the balcony, immediately the cheers and claps erupt from the thousands of people down there. In no time I arrive to stand beside Grayson, who was just smiling from ear to ear. Once I stop he places his arm around my waist pulling me towards him, this actually helped being close to him. I look down at the people clapping and cheering, little children were at the bottom waving up at me. I start to wave at them with a smile which makes them jump up and down, aww how cute.

"You're doing incredible my love" Gray whispers leaning down to my ear, I look up at him smiling but soon turn back to the crowd which hadn't even got a bit quieter "once again thank you for coming, now the queen and I must be going, goodbye" he smiles before turning around, he holds his arm up that I take as he leads me back into the double doors.

The cheers and claps didn't end even when the doors where closed, they were just more drowned out but you could still hear them. Once we walk down the stairs I relax but was so happy with myself that I actually did that, I can't believe I managed to stand out on the balcony with all those people looking at me but I'm glad I did.

"Well done Clara! You did amazing" Daisy smiles wrapping me in a hug, I thank her hugging back as Josh walks up.

"Yep you're a natural, now this is when the real work starts" he smiles looking up at Grayson, I look over sending him a questioning look.

"Yes, this is where I will come in" the guy from before smiles bowing his head and Gray and I.

"My love, this is your royal advisor, Mason Thomas" Gray smiles pointing to the guy, I can stop calling him the guy from before now.

"My job is to assist you on all your jobs as queen, I'll keep you moving and sort your schedule, we're going to be spending most days together" he smiles bowing his head once again, wait I'm gonna be spending most of my time with him! Well he seems nice enough.

Gray is pulled away a little by Josh, which meant Mason and I were alone talking. Come on Clara you're queen, start acting like one.

"I didn't even know I'd get an advisor, what kind of work and schedule will I have?" I ask actually speaking, yes girl!

"You'll have your royal duties as queen, as like the king you have duties you must do, yours are more for the people" he explains smiling, that's means talking to even more people but it's okay I can do it....I think "I'd take the rest of this week easy ma'am, after your coronation at the end of the week, you'll be rushed off your feet for awhile" he smiles which was new information for me, I have to have a coronation?

"By the look on your face I can assume you knew none of this" he smiles while I just nod my head "it's quite a simple ceremony, you'll be crowed as queen by the king beside you and that's it" he smiles making it sound simple, but I knew not many things in this place were simple.

"And after my coronation is when my duties will start as queen?" I ask which he nods to smiling "gosh this is all very technical" I laugh a little, he nods smiling looking to the ground.

"That's why I'm here ma'am, now if I may, I suggest you were clothes that will cover your neck just until you're marked" he smiles placing his hands behind his back, I send him a questioning look not understand why "well you'll be the centre of attention ma'am, the press will have a field day with the small matter of you not being marked and not at the important visits you'll be making" he explains which totally makes sense, let's hope I can find some nice things to cover my neck with.

"Well I guess I'll need to invest in some turtle necks and scarfs for the time being" I laugh which also makes him laugh too "well I can already tell it's going to be a pleasure to work with you" I smile as I see Gray start to make his way back over.

"The pleasure will be all mine ma'am, have a lovely rest of your evening" he smiles bowing his head before walking way.

Gray walks over smiling down at me, I can't believe I just did all that. Daisy shouts something about a party before I'm pulled away by Gray, to an apparent party.

~~~

•Minutes before Clara is presented as Queen•

"This thing will be on in a minute, hurry up!" Cyrus screams through the room, his voice so loud that a few things shook.

Cyrus was the kind of man you wouldn't want to mess with, he's very old school in his ways in more ways than others. He had let himself go in his old age, he had a round beer like belly and a shabby beard, with a temper that could scare anyone.

"We were just making snacks, why is this so important anyway?" His wife Alison asks walking in with a plate of stuff.

She on the other hand was completely different to her husband, while he let himself go she took pride in herself. She always wore the latest clothes and never went out the house looking nothing less of perfect.

"They're about to present the new queen, it's something everyone should watch speaking of everyone, where's Wes and Melissa?" He asks opening another can of beer, as he gulped the liquor down most of it feel on his chest.

"Right here calm it" Wes says walking beside his wife Melissa, Melissa like always not making eye contact with Cyrus.

She was one of the many people scared of Cyrus, she had to deal with him though as Cyrus was Wes's older brother. She also knew what his temper was like and didn't want to test him, remembering what happened last time she attempted that very thing. Her husband Wes was an out going man, he was always considered as a people person. While she was was completely different, she was more reserved and only spoke when she was spoken to.

"Alright shut its on!" Cyrus shouts throwing the empty can of beer at the wall, he knew someone was going to pick that up for him.

"Good evening everyone-" the king began to speak as Cyrus spoke up again interrupting the others from hearing.

"Ha just imagine it's your daughter haha" he laughs shoving food in his cake hole, like always most of it falling in his went top.

Melissa looks to the floor on hearing about her daughter, there isn't a day that goes by that she doesn't think of her children. Her and Wes have two children, a boy and a girl, Cyrus wasn't happy when they came along, he would tell them how their kids were just distractions from what was really important. One day when her kids were still young Cyrus gave them a choice, either he kill their children or they abandon them. Obviously they chose to leave them so he wouldn't try to hurt their kids, it was the hardest thing they've ever had to do.

The king speaking once again catches everyone's attention, he was about to announce who was to be the new queen.

"Now with no further or do, I would like to present my mate, your queen, Queen Clara Jacobs" the king says with a smile, beer immediately spills from Cyrus's mouth as the new queen began to walk out the doors.

"My baby" Melissa whispers tears pricking her eyes, she looks to Wes who also looked as though he was going to cry.

The king and queen stand there for a few minutes waving at some people, Melissa couldn't take her eyes off Clara, she looked so grown up. Eventually they wave goodbye and make their way back into the doors, which were closed behind them.

The room was silent, just the sound of the cheers from the tv fill the room. Cyrus rising from his seat looking back at Melissa and Wes.

"You need to get in contact with her, this could be incredible just the thing we need to boost the business!" He cheers happily, this immediately makes something change in Melissa.

"No, we won't be doing anything of the sort! You made us send her and her brother away because they got in your way! But now you find out she's queen you want to act like a devoting uncle! Screw you! You can stay away from my children!" She screams at him, he like everyone else on the room was taken back from her outburst "before you tell me you'll write to her, she probably remembers you and as soon as she sees your name she rip the letter up! I haven't gone through years of hell being away from my children, for you to try and worm your way into her life again! Over my dead body!" She once again screams before walking out the room, leaving everyone in there frozen from shock.

The past week as been so hectic! Most of my days have been filled with plans and tasks all about my coronation, I was under the impression that it would be a simple ceremony, this was far from simple or easy. Gray has tried to be around and help as much as he could, but his days are full of his work and duties which does suck a little, but I know it's his work so I don't mind. Daisy has actually been keeping me company, she's helped to keep my head focused through all this chaos. The next day after the whole presentation thing, Kyle rang me on the phone here which was so nice to hear his voice. He told me he would have contacted me sooner but the pack was prohibited from doing so, which is exactly what I thought before. We arranged a day for him and Emma to come see the castle, I had to run it passed Mason so I could actually get the day off.

Today was Sunday, the day of my coronation, according to Daisy it was my last day of freedom! I was just relieved that this whole coronation chaos could finally come to an end.

The lady's with my dress had just left, they needed to sort the last few details out. Thankfully, they'd done most of the poking and prodding for my other dress, which meant it was quicker and I wasn't poked as much. Gray walks in the room after them smiling at me, I just send him a confused look but smile back.

"My love, this is an incredible day and milestone you are about to take, you should be more excited" he tells me still smiling, I smile but shake my head.

"This week has just been insanely stressful, Daisy has been helping but it's still been a lot" I say picking my things up, the woman insisted that I not carry anything while they were working, I just think they were trying to be annoying.

"I do apologise that I haven't been around much my love, work has been endless but so important that I couldn't hold it off" he says taking my hands, I shake my head at him not wanting him to feel bad.

"You have nothing to apologise for, you were doing your job and I get that" I tell him which immediately makes him smile, whilst tucking a piece of hair out my face.

"How did I ever get so lucky?" He asks his hand now resting on my cheek, I smile at him as his eyes move from my eyes to my lips, I knew exactly what he was thinking.

He slowly starts to lean in making sure I wasn't gonna pull away, I actually did the opposite and also began to lean in until our lips touched. Instantly my face just erupted in sparks, million times more than I've felt since I found him. He pulls me closer deepening the the kiss as he went, I was lost in the moment that I didn't hear the door knocking.

"Come back later!" Grayson shouts before his lips are quickly on mine again, the door knocks saying it couldn't wait "It can wait if I say so!" He shouts about to lean in to the kiss again but I stop him, once again the door knocks.

"It seems rather important" I smile taking my hand to wipe the lipstick from his lips, he growls a little walking towards the door.

I just turn sorting things out in the room, Grayson remained at the door talking with the guy. I go over the booklet of things I need to do before the coronation, the next thing was learn how to walk like a queen. How do queens walk? The sound of the door closing makes me turn, Grayson was making his way over.

"Now where were we?" He asks smiling but I place my hand on his chest stopping him.

"You were about to teach me how a queen walks" I smile innocently, he looks at me saying really "yes, if you ever want what just happened to happen again, I'd teach me" I say crossing my arms, he sighs but agrees telling to get a pair of heels.

I do as I'm told and run over to the heels I will wear with my dress, he stood one side of the room just smiling. Once the heels were on I stand beside him, he looks at me but stands in front of me.

"Firstly, you do not slouch, you must stand up tall with your back straight" he starts moving me to stand up straight "keep your head up looking straight in front of you, now walk with grace to that side of the room" he tells me pointing to the other side of the room where I just was.

I start to slowly make my way to the other side of the room, making sure I didn't slouch or let my head go down and be graceful as I could.

"Now turn and walk back to me" he says crossing his arms watching me, I do as I'm told until I stood in front of him, I'm immediately grabbed and pinned against the wall "what? You told me I had to teach you how to walk like a queen, lesson dismissed" he smirks before crashing his lips onto mine, I mean that is what I said.

A few hours pass, now the coronation was only half an hour away. Daisy was just helping me get into my dress, which was much bigger than the one I wore the other day. It was white and puffy, it had lace detailing on the bodice while the skirt was out just like a princess dress. It took us a little longer to get me in the this dress, but once I look at myself in the mirror I instantly fall in love with it. I turn thanking Daisy who just smiles, telling me we had fifteen minutes, the time is just flying by.

The door knocks Grayson walking in, he smiles turning to me where he just looks me up at down smiling.

"You get more beautiful every time I see you, I do not know how it's possible but you do" he smiles coming to a stop in front of me, Daisy smiles saying she'll see me out there "how are you feeling my love?" He asks once the door closes, I actually haven't thought about that yet.

"This week I've been so busy that I haven't had time to really think about the coronation, but also because I haven't had time to think about anything but the coronation if that makes any sense" I start to explain where he just smiles "but now it's getting closer and I don't need to help plan everything, I'm getting nervous like what if I fall? Or the crown falls? Or-" I start to ramble but a kiss being placed on my lips stops me, Grayson pulls away placing his forehead on mine.

"None of that is going to happen my love, I will be with you the whole time, you are going to do so great just like you did before" he smiles rubbing my arms, I smile nodding calming myself down.

The door knocking telling us it was time snaps us out our moment, Grayson holds his arm up smiling. I take his arm as he leads me out the room and down to where the coronation will he taking place. He leaves me by the door placing a kiss on my lips before walking in, he has to talk to everyone and call me in to place the crown on my head. I've gone over the plans of this coronation so much, I could probably do it in my sleep! He begins with his speak while I patiently wait at the door for him to call me in.

"Now please welcome my mate, Clara Jacobs" he says which my cue, I take a deep breath before making my way in.

My eyes didn't leave Grayson's as I walk down the long path, lights from cameras went off as I went. Eventually I make it to the bottom of the two steps Grayson was stood on top off, he smiles reaching behind him to take my crown. A little cushion is placed on the steps, I knell with my knee placed on the cushion and my head down.

"I, King Grayson Bennett, crown you Clara Jacobs, as queen and mate to the king" Grayson says in a powerful voice before carefully placing the crown on my head.

I stand up straight looking at him, where his eyes just held pride. He holds his hand out which I take, my other holding my dress up as I walk up the steps to stand beside him. We both turn facing the crowd who was cheering and taking photos, we both look at each other as he leans in placing a kiss on my lips. The crowd gets louder and the sounds of more cameras fill the air, causing me to smile against his lips him also doing the same.

In this moment I was incredibly happy, unknowing of the many struggles that lay ahead.

It's the morning after my coronation, also being my first day or duties as queen, let's just say I'm so nervous. Last night Mason went over what we'll be doing today, I have to go to an orphanage to see all the children and speak to the people that run it. When he told me I had to speak to people, the little nervous voice started to talk into my ear. But I soon remembered that I'm now queen and just have to suck it up, this is what I was born to do so I have to do it.

I was just getting ready for the day, I managed to find a few outfits that would cover my neck. It's a bit of an inconvenience but until I'm marked it's what I have to do, I don't know when I'm going to be ready to get marked but I hope it's soon. I was slipping my shoes on when the door knocks and in walks Grayson, he smiles at me closing the door behind him.

"Good morning my love" he smiles walking over placing a kiss on my head "I wish I could accompany you on your duties today, but an important meeting with some important people has come up" he explains as I stand up from the bed, I just smile shaking my head saying it was fine.

Don't get me wrong it would make me feel so much better if he could come, but it's kind of unrealistic and unfair for me to just expect him to always be by my side. I'm a big girl I can handle myself.

"You are going to do so well my love, you have Mason accompanying you as he always will be, you will have your four guards with you and Daisy" he smiles I didn't know I would have guards, but then that would make sense as I am queen so.

"Daisy's coming?" I ask quite surprised but happy, I've only had one proper encounter with Mason, but me and Daisy are becoming close friends I won't feel as nervous with her there.

"Yes, we thought having someone you are comfortable with be a part of your team would benefit you, Daisy was the obvious choice" he smiles shrugging his shoulders as though it was nothing, I thank him wrapping my arms around him.

He stood there shocked for a second but immediately his arms were around me holding me tightly.

"Finally! How long has it took you to have a little more contact with mate?!" My wolf asks annoyed in my head, this is the first time she's really spoke since we came here "that's because the first couple of days after you find your mate, I try start to make a few connections with mates wolf, which side-note would be so much easier if we were marked!" She exclaims in my head, whoa someone got out of bed on the wrong side this morning.

"You and I both know that's not possible" she says pretty annoyed, I just block her out snapping back to reality still engulfed in a hug by Gray.

"How I wish I could stay in this position forever" he says tightening his arms around me, it was as though we were fit for each other.

"Don't tell me I have to explain all that to you"my wolf sighs in my head, I once again block her out ignoring her just as the door begins to knock.

Grayson sighs slowly pulling away sending me a sad smile, before we could speak the door knocks again. He holds his arm up with a smile that I take, he begins to lead me out the room where who looked like a butler stood. He bows his head at us before leading us down the hall, we soon reach the stairs where at the bottom stood a bunch of people. Mason, Daisy and a few other men stood on one side, while Josh and a few other people stood on the other.

Once we make it to the bottom Grayson turns to me smiling , he places his hands on my shoulders with a sigh.

"This is where we must part ways for a few hours, your guards will be by your side the entire day protecting you" he smiles but I could tell he didn't want to move away from me, I didn't want him to move either, he leans closer to me "I'll see you just before dinner, but you will me playing on my mind all day" he whispers with a smile, I smile back where he places a kiss on my lips.

I walk backwards over to my team, Daisy immediately sending me a wave and a smile. Mason bows his head lifting his arm up towards the door, I nod making my way out the door where my team followed behind. There were two black cars outside, a man stood near the door bows his head at me pointing to one of the cars. I send him a smile walking over to the car which doors are opened, I walk over to the door turning where I see Grayson walking to the other car but stops. He sent me a smile and a wave, I send him a wave back before climbing in the car. Daisy sits beside me smiling as always, Mason sat in the front while my guards went in two cars.

We slowly begin to pull off heading out the gates, one of my guards cars were in front of us while the other behind.

"I was so happy when Josh told me what Grayson asked me to do, normally I'm just waiting in the castle for Josh to come back but now I'm doing something, with my best friend" Daisy smiles beside me, I look over smiling too.

"It made me feel happy too when Grayson told me, having someone I'm close to be by my side when working will be great" I reply with a smile, let's hope I can pull it together and do my job, for Grayson.