Lila’s eyes darted around as she mixed with the pack, trying to stay busy and distracted. A heavy tension and dread filled the musty basement like a fog.
Lila looked at Gloria, chatting and cooing over Marisol with Isabella and Charles.
Suddenly, Lila’s breath caught in her throat, and her fingers twitched, reaching for something out of her grasp. She winced, clutching her chest as if their bond was slipping away. Something was wrong.
Venus, what’s going on? Lila gasped, asking.
Gabriel, Zeus. Something is wrong with them, Lila. Venus whimpered.
We need to go to them. Lila said firmly.
But you promised…
Lila’s hands clenched into fists, her knuckles whitening as she spoke. She avoided Venus’s gaze, her eyes darting around. I can’t stay here as if nothing is happening, Venus. I need
