Chapter 22

Lazarus POV

Willow has been in with the council for hours. I am worried about her. I hope they do not upset her. She needs to take it easy until we know for sure if she is pregnant. Maybe that is what they are discussing in there. I am sure mother told them why she needed a later meeting. Mother will not lie to anyone.

I pace the floor outside of the library, waiting. I need to know Willow is okay. I need to calm down. There will be many meetings I will not be allowed to attend. I need to give her the space she needs to rule. I signed up for this, and now I need to accept it.

Finally, the door open. “Lazarus come in, please,” one of the council guards says.

I walk into the room. All of the council, both vampire and fairy, are waiting on me to take my place next to Willow.

“Lazarus, we will hold the ceremony tonight to crown you both. We also understand that Willow could possibly be in a delicate situation, so we want to handle this with care,” Rudan says.