Kayla's POV
The Lycan King’s words echoed in my head even as the hall fell into a stunned silence. I didn't expect him to own up to my child, especially knowing I was weak and a servant in my own home.
My stepfamily stood there, slack-jawed and incredulous. Lily’s eyes were wide with a mix of anger and shock.
Her mouth opened and closed as if she wanted to say something, but no words came out.
Josh’s face was a mask of disbelief. He looked at me as if I had betrayed him in some unforgivable way.
“Your Majesty,” Lily finally managed, her voice trembling slightly, “are you seriously saying you’re the father of Kayla’s child?”
“Yes,” the King said coldly, his gaze icy. “And I will take responsibility for the child. Any attempts to remove Kayla from this pack or to treat her poorly will
