Ariana
"Selene…"
The doors burst open again.
This time, the force behind it was unmistakable.
Selene stepped inside, her expression already irritated, but it shifted the moment she saw Ariana.
Still in Rowan's arms.
Her face went pale.
"That's not possible," she said immediately.
Rowan didn't look at her.
"You poisoned her."
It wasn't a question.
Selene straightened slightly. "She was a threat."
Rowan's gaze lifted slowly to hers.
It was cold, sharp and unforgiving.
"I gave you one instruction."
Selene's jaw tightened. "And I chose what was best for this pack."
"You chose jealousy."
The words landed like a slap.
Selene flinched, but her pride held.
"She would replace me," Selene snapped. "You brought her here. You chained her. You
