I peered from behind Elijah's back, fear overwhelming me, but part of me wanted to fight. All I could do was stand there, trembling, unable to act. I should do something—anything—but what?

"King Elijah, I—"

"Just be still, Delilah," Elijah cut me off.

I could hear the royal wolves whispering about the daughter Camden had mentioned. A few alphas stepped forward, their faces hard with suspicion.

"What about the coronation? What happens now?" an Alpha asked from the crowd.

"Cancel it, of course!" Camden shouted, his sharp eyes on me.

"Get her down from there!" another voice demanded.

This felt like a nightmare. As the Alphas approached, Elijah immediately went...