Carla

Everyone cheered even louder than they had been, and I saw a few of them stand up and bow to the audience. After that, the alpha king took my hand and escorted me to the center of the stage, where his throne was located. Two chairs were placed atop the platform in an upright position. He took one of the chairs, and I took the other one for myself.

When I had moved over to the seat next to him, he leaned over to my ear and whispered something to me "Carla, you need not be concerned. It is safe for you to stay here."

I nodded. His words...