Aila Coraline My head felt like it was cracking open, and my chest felt heavy, as if something sharp were lodged inside me. I tried to open my eyes, and the first thing I saw was my mother’s anxious face. “You’re finally awake,” she breathed, holding my hand tightly. The last thing I remembered was being yelled at by Alpha Samuel… We lost, didn’t we? Seleira was taken. “What happened? Is Seleira safe?” I croaked, voice rough from dryness. My mother’s brow furrowed. Her expression shifted from relief to confusion. “What are you talking about, Coraline? Seleira’s fine. She’s at the packhouse,” she said gently. Wait. That can’t be right. I saw her get taken... Anastasia was there. I saw her lead the Seraphim, saw her command Nick to take Seleira. Was she rescued immediately? Had I bee

