All the girls filed out of the room in all their finery to join the men in the dining room. Claire walked just in front of Gracie. She stopped her in the hallway giving her a mischievous look. There were loud exclamations from the men as they saw their mates.
"Oh my God!"
"Absolutely beautiful!"
"Fabulous!"
"Stunning!"
"Marry me!"
There were a few wolf whistles and laughter after the last one.
Gracie stifled a giggle behind her hand. Claire motioned for her to stay as she stepped into the doorway.
"Gentlemen." She waited for them to quiet down. "It is my immense pleasure to announce, your Queen." Claire bowed as she stepped away from the door and turned toward it.
Knowing that was her cue, she straightened her spine and stepped into the room. All their mouths dropped open. The wom
