Chapter65:

Chapter Sixty-five. Marking. Ivanna's POV. "Congratulations, my King and Queen," Beta Draven wished us. He was genuinely happy and full of smiles. "Congratulations to you too, Beta," I said, smiling. "I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to congratulate you sooner." "It's no problem, my queen. You have a lot to take care of. I understand." "Thank you." Just as I was about to think of something else to say, Mother rushed over to me. "Ivanna, dear. Congratulations to you." She hugged me briefly and gave me a box. "This is my gift to you, and I hope you like it." "Aww, Mother," I hugged her. It didn't matter what was inside the box. What mattered most were the thoughts, and she was the sweetest towards me. "Why are you hugging me already? You haven't even seen the gift yet." "It doesn't matter, Mother. I'm sure whatever's inside is just as beautiful as you are." "Oh, that's so sweet." I broke the hug, and she dabbed at my tears with a handkerchief. "Don't cry, Ivanna. You're gonna ruin your