Reina’s POV
I could not stand in that hallway any longer. The image of Julian standing there with Ariana at his side burned in my eyes like fire. His hand was wrapped around hers as though it was the most natural thing in the world, as though I had never existed. My chest felt hollow, my wolf pressed against me, whimpering in pain, and I turned away before anyone could see the tears running down my cheeks. Worst was the way Julian completely ignored me when all I wanted to say was sorry.
My feet carried me back to my room in silence. I shut the door and pressed my back against it, my breathing shaky, my palms damp. The walls around me suddenly felt too small, too cold, and too empty. I wanted to scream, but the sound would not come out. My voice stayed locked in my throat while my heart
