Kai and Winter stood at the altar encased in the light of glowing orbs, Winter holding the queen's crown and Kai a ceremonial scepter. Together, they represented how both Earth and Luna would accept her right to rule. The rest of her friends were in their reserved seats in the front row. Thorne, on the aisle, held out his hand as Cinder passed. She snorted and accepted the high five before floating up the stairs.

Winter winked at her. "Well done, Cinder-friends. You didn't trip. The hard part is over." 

Kai gave a smile meant only for Cinder, even though the entire universe was watching. "She's right, that really is the hardest part."

"Thank the stars," Cinder whispered back. "Now let's get this over with."

Taking in a long, shaky breath, she turned to face her kingdom.

(From Winter, ch. 97)