The Throne:

Elena

As early as 6 o clock am I was awake. My heart filled with happiness and joy but at the same time I was feeling nervous but couldn't place my hands on the particular reason.

My eyelids fluttered open staring at my reflection in the mirror. My room was heavily decorated,the golden queen size bed complimented the surrounding. Still staring at my reflection,the makeup artist just did a marvelous job. I was cladded in the most beautiful white gown I have ever seen.

Still having a feeling of nervousness as it washed all over me as the elders' words echoed in my mind.

In order for you to ascend your father's throne,you need to have a mate . You’re expected to marry him.Then we can crown you the Luna of the pack and he will rule with you.

I blinked repeatedly as I remembered those words.

It was my wedding day.

My parents died four years ago, which left me and my sister Dora devastated both the pack too. Before the death of my parents, there was no male heir to the throne.

According to the tradition I was destined to lead,but as a female heir I am expected to get married before I will be crowned. They believed it would strengthen the pack more.

Some years back on my twenty -second birthday,it was time for the full moon and the ball ceremony had been held. It's usually an occasion graced by the royalties,a grand event where the wolves met their destined mates.I could remember vividly standing in the entrance, watching the event unfold.

After a couple of minutes,a sweet strong intoxicating scent that was utterly overwhelming. It melted me completely,prompting my eyes to search the space hurriedly.

When I spun around,my gaze locked with his.

He had an oval face which complimented his handsomeness,he stood tall with a bright smile on his face making my heart race. As he approached,my lips parted in awe,my wolf rejoicing in satisfaction.His appearance is simply the meaning of a perfect man,my dream man.

He kissed the back of my hands and whispered that single word that I have been desiring to hear. “Mate”.

His name is Femi Greystone,the son of Rodawn,one of my father's most trusted men that died in the battle front. Rodawn was known for his loyalty and skill, and his son Femi seemed to have inherited those traits from him.

Having researched thoroughly about him, the elders seemed to love and supported the idea of me marrying and ruling with him.

As time went on,our love grew,we seemed to be so fond of each other that nobody could come in between.

We had a heart connection and all that led us to marriage.

Taking a deep breath,a smile formed on my lips.I just couldn't wait to be Femi's official bride.I couldn't wait for him to hold me in his arms forever and not say goodbye to each other whenever we met.I couldn't wait for him to be by my side as my alpha.I giggled as the wonderful feelings washed through my spine. “Ella” a small tiny voice echoed through the hall.

I turned to see my younger sister,Dora dashing towards me,her face filled with concern and curiosity. “Are you really going to marry him?” Dora asked, her voice sharp with a discomfort look on her face. I sighed out loud, “must you bring up this topic again?” Femi is a good man, my mate and I love him

“I'm not talking about your feelings. I’m talking about you listening to the elders.They are manipulative and can't be trusted. You know that. It's barely a year since you know Femi,you don't need to rush this.

My sister Dora,Seventeen years old,was sharp and stubborn. She had always disliked Femi and was against the elders' insistence that I should get married before ascending the throne.

“I know the elders can be deceivers and manipulative as you reminded me, but the moon Goddess can not lead me astray, she chose Femi as my mate, I will get married to him and he will rule with me”, I replied firmly, giving no room for further arguments. I walked past my sister, heading towards the grand hall where everyone was waiting.

“Elena,do you accept Femi as your mate and husband to stand beside you as you lead the pack to protect and cherish as long as the moon shines above?”,the elder asked .

Swallowing the lump in my throat.I felt Femi finger caressing the back of my hand as I let out a small smile. My heart was fluttering and glowing with happiness.

“Yes I do,” I whispered in a low voice barely audible to hear. The elder turned today Femi. “Femi, do you accept Elena to be your mate and wife to stand beside her,as she rules the pack to protect and cherish her as long as the moon shines above?”. Femi’s voice was swift and steady. “Yes I do’”.

We were handed over a chalice and as the ritual dictated,we dipped our fingers into the sacred water, marking each other's foreheads with the crescent moon symbol.

Dora watched with a displeased face.

“By the light of the moon and the will of the park,you are now bound as mates and leaders of the pack. May your bond be strong and may your rule bring prosperity to us, elder Simon intoned. The hall erupted into cheers and howls as Femi my lips in a tender kiss,as a symbol of our love and union.

In the middle of the night,after the ceremony. Retiring to bed, Femi couldn’t seem to get enough of me as he gave me a final thrust , our bodies slick with sweat,the scent of intimacy filled the whole room.

As he released me,I felt a cold of air hit my skin and I pulled the duvet over my body. Adjusting on the bed the soreness in between my legs kept reminding me of our deed a few minutes ago, I blushed as the memory flashed in.

I expected Femi to cuddle me and whisper sweet words to my ears as I have read in some books but he didn't as I watched him stand up and begin to dress up.

“You didn't Mark me” I said in a low tone slipping into my nightgown.

He spun to me,his countenance unreadable. “And why should I do that?" he asked,his voice cold and distant.

Being confused,I frowned by the sudden change in his demeanor. “What do you mean” you're my husband,we just got married and I’ve just given you my body. He chuckled darkly. The sound was so tense that it sent chills down my spine.

“I don't understand your question?” I said feigning ignorance as confusion swirled in my gaze as I watched him pull out a cigarette.

“A cigarette?? Do you smoke Femi? I asked,amazed at what I was seeing.

“You still don't get it,Do you Elena? I’ve never seen anyone as naive and dumb as you are” he said, lighting the cigarette as it exhaled a plume of smoke that clouded the air between them.

Glancing over his shoulder he shrugged off my question, I noticed a glow of sinister glint on his eyes. “ So easy to manipulate. And the moon Goddess made it so easier to use you as well” he answered.

Hearing his response I froze, staring into space with regret written all over my face.