Juniper offered a respectful bow to the Queen before gracefully taking her seat in the chair provided.
"Dominick has expressed his wish to formally marry you," Queen Mabel began. "The Alpha King has already spoken with your father and reached an agreement. You'll move into the palace starting tomorrow. As you and Dominick are already mated, it's only right you begin living together. However, due to the current political tensions, the official wedding ceremony may be delayed."
"I understand, Your Majesty," Juniper replied, keeping a warm smile on her lips. "I am willing to come to the palace and live with Prince Dominick as his mate."
The Queen's expression softened slightly. "That's good to hear. I have high hopes for you, Juniper. My eldest son has once again chosen the woman who was destined for him… while my youngest—" her tone dipped into disappointment "—continues to disregard my wishes."
