Penelope’s POV

The room exploded.

Chairs scraped. Gasps. Hands slammed against wood. Even the guards exchanged looks.

Elira’s face went pale.

Her mouth opened. Then shut.

She blinked fast like the truth just slapped her in front of everyone.

“Pregnant?” Alpha Duncan shouted. “She’s not even mated! She’s not married!”

He shot up from his chair, face red with fury.

“This is a disgrace to the realm!” he yelled. “This is what we’ve come to?! Bastard pups in the ...