The passengers in the car were oblivious to the chaos outside, and the crowd outside was, for a fleeting moment, ignored by those within.
At the very edge of the mob surrounding Blackthorn Manor, Caius stood with a deepening scowl. His gaze was fixed on the retreating vehicle that carried Selena away. Clinging to his arm was a young woman—his designated date for the afternoon.
Following the fallout of their "swimming lesson," Selena had wasted no time. She had made good on her word, spreading the news of her brother’s return to every noble family allied with the Blackthorns.
The Council of Elders had already been whispering about the mysterious man living in the manor. By officially acknowledging him, Selena had effectively confirmed to the pack that "Adrian" was back.
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