_Kieran's POV_
The moment I saw her, everything else faded. The room, the people, even Annalisa’s voice—it all became background noise.
Katherine.
Atlas howled inside my mind, his voice filled with excitement and triumph.
I told you she was here! But you wouldn’t believe me! he growled, his energy surging through me.
I barely heard him. My eyes were locked on her—Katherine. She had stepped back, her green eyes wide with shock, and then—she was gone.
She disappeared.
My heart pounded against my ribs as my body moved on instinct. I stood abruptly and my sudden movement startled Annalisa.
“Kieran?” she asked, confused. “What’s wrong?”
I didn’t answer. My feet were already moving, my instincts taking over as I followed the direction where Katherine had gone. My pulse was erratic and m
