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ARIANA'S POV.

The vampires all sank to their knees, bowing to me.

People bowing to me— that was a whole new thrill.

"Do you have any words to share? To your subjects, who have been waiting for your return to avenge our Queen and King?" Lacey asked me.

Finally— someone talked about the revenge part. That was also the part I was eager to hear about.

"You may all rise." I said to them, and they rose to their feet, still staring at me like they'd seen a star fall right from the sky, and plunge into the earth.

Everyone took seats, watching me, and I took the mic.