Elijah and I held hands tightly, and then Dad cleared his throat quietly. He stood in front of us with a warm smile.

"From this moment on, the Crescent Moon Kingdom will be ruled by Queen Delilah, known as Aurora Shillingford. From this day until she abdicates the throne, the kingdom will be ruled with wisdom and justice by the queen," Dad announced in a firm voice.

Cheers erupted throughout the hall, the crowd clapping in excitement. I tightened my grip on Elijah's hand. This is it.

"I, Elijah William, take you, Delilah Aurora Shillingford, as my—"

BANG!

The doors to the hall slammed open, silencing everyone. A menacing aura...