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Alpha Denzel would understand. Nobody had control over the mate bond and the heat that came with it, so an hour to cool off the heat of his mate was not too bad, right?

Lifting her in his arms, she rolled over as soon as her body touched the bed, climbing on top of him and tearing his shirt with one effort.

Her kisses were wild, and by the time all clothes were gone from their bodies, Adira was brainlessly riding Troy, giving him a wild first time.

Troy did not regret his decision in forgive his mate.

The sex was mind-blowing, and the fact that he could now have it whenever he wanted was icing on the cake.

Adira had only done it once with Alpha Idris when she was drunk, but Troy had never been with any woman.

This was all new to him but also the best feeling he ever had.

An hour and a few minutes passed before Adira finally rolled to the side.

She had released several times but waited until Troy had his release before allowing fatigue to completely overtake her.

Her heat drove her insane, but now she was back to her senses. After another hour, Troy woke up and remembering that Alpha Denzel was there, he quickly rushed to the bathroom. He changed swiftly, and by the time he reached the door, Adira spoke in a soft voice.

"Just give me five minutes. I’m coming with you."

Troy could not refuse. He wanted to wake her before, but her sleep was so peaceful. Adira had a quick shower and dressed up before the two descended the stairs hand in hand to meet with Alpha Denzel and Valerie.

Valerie was the first to see Adira and Troy, happy that they made up. It would have been heartbreaking for Troy to wait for a second chance mate after being in bondage with Alpha Conrad and not able to be with his mate for years.

Well, the bedroom was a place for settling disputes when it involved lovers. It seemed that the magic of the bedroom helped with Adira and Troy.

"Adira, you look happy," Valerie observed, speaking aloud. Her voice caught Alpha Denzel’s attention, and he equally looked up the stairs. The warriors they were speaking to from earlier began to leave as slowly as they came.

Adira smiled shyly and glanced at Troy. Her movement allowed Valerie to see the mark on her neck. "You marked each other. Congratulations." Valerie could not hide her excitement. Seeing this, Adira wondered about Valerie’s personality.

She did not have her wolf but looked so happy. Adira knew that she could never live without her wolf, increasing her admiration for Valerie.

Alpha Denzel was equally surprised but happy for them. "Congratulations. The pack would have a Luna tomorrow."

It was great to merge both activities in one coronation, rather than having separate coronations for both parties. Adira suddenly remembered her host instincts. This was her home now, and she had to act like it.

"Let me make you something to eat. You must be hungry."

Alpha Denzel was about to refuse, but Valerie discerned it and quickly said, "I will help."

Knowing that Alpha Denzel would not eat food prepared by any other woman except his three most trusted ones, Valerie did not want him to starve. Sometimes, one meal a day was enough for Alpha Denzel.

When he got too busy, he would forget to eat, but when in a good mood and less busy, he could eat two to three meals a day. Right now, he would starve if Valerie did not cook for him.

Left with the two men, Alpha Denzel made contributions towards the coronation and helped Troy in putting things in place.

However, Troy had one concern. "Are you sure they would come? They don’t like me." The rumors going on about how Troy betrayed his Alpha were not unheard of. It was just his keeping himself busy that kept his mind sane from it all.

Alpha Denzel was certain. Making it known that he would be there, most Alphas might not come for Troy but him rather. He also equally wanted to know how many more Alphas were bold enough to contend with him.

Actions spoke louder than words, so that was his plan in having a fair idea of the enemies he had to contend with. "They will. For the fact that I am here."

He knew that Troy did not understand but did not explain further. They went on to discuss other pack matters with Alpha Denzel introducing Troy to other businesses, including those in the human world.

"Thank you, Alpha Denzel. If all these Alphas knew who you truly were, they would befriend you and not stand against you."

Outwardly, Alpha Denzel looked cold and mean, but once he let you in, you began to understand that he was the kindest person there was.

"Food is ready," Valerie carried a platter to the dining room, followed by Adira. For things to not be awkward, she took over the preparation of the meal. The moment Alpha Denzel tasted the meal, he knew that she cooked it.

"It’s delicious," he commented as Troy agreed. "You took the words from my mouth."

"Do you know that I never knew what Alpha Denzel really liked? He never stayed in the pack much, and I hardly saw him eating. Most times, he would prepare his own meals," Adira commented, no longer feeling tense from before.

"Well, if not for Alessia, I would not have known before." The mention of the name Alessia brought guilty memories to Adira. All along, she thought Alessia had something special with Alpha Denzel, unaware that they were siblings.

If she had known, she would have even befriended Alessia or been nice to her from the beginning.

"Well, I never dreamt about an opportunity like this.

To dine freely with Alpha Denzel. I know that he never visited most packs, and even if he did, he hardly spent the night.

Count me lucky," Troy said with gratitude.

Everybody laughed, and after the meal, they showered and went to bed. During the day of the coronation, exciting activities were taking place. Alphas were arriving in their numbers with either their betas or Lunas.

Troy was amazed by the turnout and even blown away by the presence of the Alpha King himself. Everyone was shocked to see him, especially when he took over the coronation. Troy had a feeling it was because of Alpha Denzel and asked him.

"You invited him?" His excitement knew no bounds. Alpha Denzel had picked him from the rank of a beta and made him an Alpha worthy to have the Alpha King at his coronation.

"Who else would have coronated you? His presence is necessary," Alpha Denzel said like it was nothing. As soon as most of the other Alphas saw him, their heads lowered but Alpha Denzel knew they were harboring evil thoughts. Troy was thinking about something serious.

"Should I appoint or elect a beta?" He asked seriously. The ceremony would require it, and he was lost for ideas. Alpha Denzel’s response amazed him.