Koko's POV

"Koko, are you ready for your big special day?"

I looked at the reflection of the woman in front of me, she was wearing a gem necklace that had just been gifted by her mother in law and the most plastic smile she had ever seen in her entire life on her face.

That woman was me.

As I had requested from my mate, this mating ceremony would be more intimate and private than the last one was. It was just our friends, family and a few trusted handpicked nobles.

It was also going to be kicked off in the throne room, but for now I was getting...