Elena’s POV:
I sat stiffly, my fingers curling into the fabric of my dress as I forced myself to maintain a neutral expression. The silence in the room was suffocating and heavy. No one moved, no one spoke. But they were all looking at me.
Then, my mother smiled. A smile that sent a chill crawling up my spine.
"My dear daughter," she began, her voice calm, almost affectionate. "We were wondering if you were aware of the upcoming wedding of the Alpha King?"
My insides tightened.
Oh, I was, it was about the rumor.
I exhaled, my thoughts came crashing down and I felt a sense of relief.
"I only heard about the rumor this morning," I replied, locking eyes with her.
The elders murmured amongst themselves, and the Alpha, who had been watching me closely, finally leaned forward. "Are y
