Selene's POV
"That mark belongs to the lost heir."
The words hung in the air like a curse. For a moment, nobody spoke. Nobody moved.
Even the warriors standing near the kitchen doors looked stunned. I stared at the glowing symbol on the back of my hand.
It pulsed softly beneath my skin.
"What lost heir?" I demanded.
Cain looked like he regretted speaking. Zane shot him a warning glance.
But I was done with the silence. It was about time I knew the whole truth. I was done with secrets. Done with everyone deciding what I should and shouldn't know.
"What lost heir?" I repeated.
Outside, another violent impact shook the pack. The walls trembled. Somewhere in the distance, wolves were howling.
The attack had already begun. Yet neither brother looked away from the mark on my hand.
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