Discovery: Altera Realm Trilogy (62 page)

Noelle hopped forward and smirked at Mellisandrianna before turning to Syney. Funny enough, Noelle had been the one witness Syney had had to work for with the queen. Mellisandrianna had scoffed at the idea of a handmaiden being involved in a royal ceremony. The wolves she rolled her eyes at as well but didn't fight. Noelle handed Justice a small green stone. "The spirit stone. You possess an incomparable spirit that will help lead you to any adventure or situation you may desire. Goddesses bless our future queen." She gave Syney a large smile before stepping back and eyed Hunter before heading back to her seat.

Syney's gaze followed Noelle back to her seat and held the other girls' eyes once she was seated again. Noelle nodded and mouthed, "It's OK." Syney nodded and turned to stare out in front of her, just to the side of Hunter. She couldn't look at him. There was no way she could handle that. He handed a red stone to Justice but paused before speaking. "The heart stone. You possess the heart of a fighter, a friend, a leader. You also have a place in all of our hearts. May you keep that in mind and hold the knowledge that you are loved close to your heart. Gods bless our future queen."

Syney took a jagged breath and dared a look, only a small one. She met his soft brown eyes and felt everything inside her break into tiny bits. She bit her lip and looked away. He stepped back and joined the others in the front row.

Mellissandrianna stood again, and Syney followed suit, moving to stand down where the others had stood. "In the name of Juno and Jupiter, I crown you Seated Queen of all of Magic User Lands."

Syney felt her place the crown on her head. It felt much heavier than when she had tried it on with Helen.

The crowds clapped hurriedly for their future queen.

Gabe

Gabe leaned onto the railing of the balcony as hundreds of people cheered Syney on. She looked amazingly beautiful with that crown on her head. "That's her," he said with a smile. "Think you can handle this, Adam?"

A young handsome blond man leaned down next to him, his brown eyes looking straight ahead. He gave Gabe a playful smile. "Not a problem."

Gabe nodded. Step eighty-nine complete. His plan was working just fine.