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"We cannot announce yet the news of our pup! I fear for his or her safety." Sara stated.

"I know. You are right. Let us keep this between us for the meantime. Just like how my parents protected me, we will do everything to protect this pup as well." Bowen promised.

He held Sara's hand and requested, "stand with me tonight, my Luna Queen, as we address our new pack."

Sara nodded and leaned to embrace Bowen. "What made you decide to be king?"

"The werewolf kingdom will flourish and be kept peaceful if two formidable wolves lead it.

The crown is our destiny. You and I, Sara.

Our past experiences prepared us for this tough task.

Most of all, as we hold the highest power, we can better protect and prepare the next line of heirs. " Bowen said with conviction.

Bowen and Sara prepared for the general assembly of the royal pack. A feast was instantly arranged for the gathering. Beta female Einid was happy to organize the feast despite the short notice. The alpha king must give a good first impression to the royal pack.

The werewolves of all station under the royal pack gathered in the town square. They have heard the news of a new alpha king and would like to validate if it was true or just a gossip. Some had mixed feelings regarding Bowen's ascension to the throne. Most are loyal to King Adar.

Beta Adar and his mate together with King Bowen and Queen Sara took the center stage.

Beta Adar addressed the crowd first. "My dear royal pack.

Twenty-seven years ago, my brother King Gunnar left me heavy responsibilities: to temporarily carry the crown and to protect his son, Bowen.

I was never next in line, but to protect the true king, he first needed to hide his identity, learn things, and develop certain character.

With the coming of his Luna Queen Sara, it is time to hand the leadership to the crown prince.

Together the young royals will lead us to a steady and peaceful future.

So everyone, I present to you, the mighty black and white wolves! Alpha King Bowen and Luna Queen Sara!

A surge of cheers rippled through the crowd.

Bowen and Sara stood hand in hand as Bowen addressed the pack.

"The royal pack has been my second home since my first memories as a boy.

Never would have I dreamt that I came from this pack and as its next king.

The death of my parents, King Gunnar and Queen Birna, was devastating.

I never got to be with them because of an enemy.

I will not allow this to happen to my family!

As a child we have been told,A lone wolf may howl at the moon, but it is in the pack that it finds its true strength, for together, they are unstoppable.

The enemy ultimately wants to destroy the werewolf kingdom by eliminating the royals.

This is why I appeal to you, members of the Royal Pack, stand with us!

Help us to defeat the enemy! This is not just my fight.

The entire werewolf kingdom must join forces to find and vanquish the wizard because if he succeeds, the lenkacea flowers will forever vanish.

The werewolves will be left vulnerable to wolfsbane and silver.

We must show them that we, werewolves, will not sit idle as other creatures threaten our family and our safety!

Trusting others is difficult for me because of my past experiences. However, my mate helped me handle the difficulty of healing. I now place my trust on you, my people. Without you, despite our titles, we cannot go far. Let us help each other for the betterment of our kingdom."

The crowd knelt and exposed their necks towards the king and queen.

"That was beautiful, my king." Sara praised.

Bowen pulled Sara close and gave her a thank you kiss to the delight of the pack members.

Bowen and Sara shifted into their wolves. Any doubt now that they are the king and queen was erased as they witness the magnificence of their wolves. No wolves were as black and as white, as big and as lithe, as fierce and as ethereal as the wolves of the alpha king and the luna queen.

Bowen and Sara's wolves howled. The crowd shifted and howled back. The great run started as the royals lead the pack.

The feast followed the great run. It was indeed a night of celebration.

Isolde approached the king and queen. "My congratulations to our alpha king and luna queen! Thank you for trusting me despite me being a witch. I pledge my loyalty to you and the future royals. I trust you will not harm witches and wizards who do not have ill intent towards your kind."

"We assure you, Isolde, we will not attack nor mistreat innocent witches and wizards. The justice for the werewolves is the same justice for the other creatures." Sara assured Isolde as she embraced her.

Beta Adar and Beta Einid led the other wolves to the dance floor. Soon, King Bowen and Queen Sara joined in the merriment. The night was young and the moon was bright.

As if the night had reached the peak of its thrill, a sudden burst of news interrupted the dancing.

A panting group of lads were shouting!

"The flowers!"

"They bloomed despite winter almost being here!"

"Come see the flowers!"

"The lenkacea flowers are here in the royal pack!"

"Moon goddess has blessed Alpha King Bowen!"

"It's true! The flowers do follow the true king of the werewolves!"

The crowd got excited and followed the lads to see for themselves. As they reach the plain, there they saw tiny sprouts of green and white. The elders knelt and weep. The younger ones danced with joy. The pups smiled with excitement to see the flowers for the first time.

But it was Beta Adar and his mate who wept tears of both sorrow and joy. "King Gunnar and Queen Birna may now rest in peace. Their son is where he ought to be. The king and the flowers are back to their first home." Beta Adar concluded.

Bowen and Sara went back to the palace and called it a night. They need not see the flowers for they are sure they are there. Sara started to get fatigued with all the happenings.

"Aren't the flowers early?" Sara inquired.

"I honestly do not know. Only the moon goddess knows exactly when the flowers follow the king." Bowen replied. "How're our little pups?"

"Pups?" Sara threw Bowen a perplexed look.

"I can't believe you did not hear it!" Bowen lightly laughed.

"Pups?" There was that incredulous tone as Sara asked again.

"It's probably because you are exhausted that you fail to hear it now. Rest now and tomorrow you'll believe me when I say we are expecting not one but two pups!" Bowen revealed with rush of feelings.

"Oh my moon goddess! Twins? Oh, Bowen, what a wonderful thing!" Sara swept Bowen into a warm embrace.

"The most wonderful sound ever are the sounds of your heartbeat and that of our babies." Bowen kissed Sara and laid her to bed.

"I love you, Bowen." Sara uttered so softly before she lost consciousness.

Bowen's heart skipped! It was the first time Sara said those words. One by one, things start to fall into place. He was happy. It was a happy night.