Hearing thousands, probably millions of howls in the air made her smile. Today, she was not afraid of them, like she had been three years ago, but instead, felt the waves of protection, love, pride, gratitude and last but the most important, hope.
Adaline felt overwhelmed by the amount of emotions thrown her way. The connection she had started to feel was more established even more firmly and with a concrete footing. Every emotion was highlighted and it was towards her.
She sighed little, wanting the pressure to be taken away but it was swallowed by the howls.
Strong but familiar hands gripped her shoulders and helped her rise. Balancing a heavy jeweled crown on her head was not easy. It was extremely heavy and now, as she realised, she should have practised walking with it on her head before.
