CHAPTER 191

Lily's POV

The day had begun in the strangest of ways and I was trying so hard to have my emotions and concerns wrapped up and kept to myself.

First, it was Shadowvale, now it was a procession. We stood quietly among the villagers, blending into the sea of men and women who bowed in respect for the passed-on King and to welcome in the new Alpha King.

"All hail the new Alpha King Marcus!"

“Rest on Alpha Adonis and Queen Laurent!"

Queen Laurent was dead too?! I felt my heart shatter anew. The pain of losing his mother must have been immense for Marcus.

I lifted my head slightly to catch a glimpse of him. His black eyes felt darker due to lack of sleep, and his thin lips looked thinner as they were pressed into a slim line.

As I kept on admiring him, Marcus abruptly halted the procession. I hope he didn't see me. Panic surged through me, and I quickly bowed my head.

I strained to hear what Marcus and Winston were discussing. Their voices were low, but I managed to catch a part of the con