I wanted to laugh at Elnaam's words, but my lips stayed closed when I saw the serious look on his face. I swallowed hard and cleared my throat awkwardly. It was the most uncomfortable moment because I had no idea how to react. Talking about the future sounded like the ramblings of a hallucinating person.

"I know you don't believe me. I can see it in your eyes, Queen Delilah." Elnaam looked at me intently.

"We never know what the future holds, Elnaam," I replied, trying to remain neutral.

"That is true."

"If Dathan can see the future, then he should have known I'm still alive, right? So why did...