Selena’s arm was outstretched toward the road, her body leaning slightly into the path of the oncoming traffic.
On this concrete stretch of the city, there wasn't a single leaf or vine in sight. Caius had seen the terrifying extent of his "sister’s" power back at the manor, but here, she was defenseless. She couldn't save herself.
For a second, Caius didn't know why he was hesitating.
A car roared toward them, tires hissing against the slushy pavement in the lane closest to Selena. She seemed to grow impatient, stepping further into the street to force a vehicle to stop. Caius’s pupils constricted. In a sudden, violent motion, he lunged forward, snagging her wrist and yanking her back into his chest. He held her there, his breath coming in jagged, heavy rasps.
By the time he regained h
