ATTICUS
In a matter of seconds, I was already on my feet, my body moving on pure instinct.
My wolf was practically snarling inside my head, pushing me forward, and I couldn’t stop it even if I wanted to.
And I didn’t want to
I didn’t know where I was headed, but I knew she was in danger.
I bolted out of the room, not even bothering to explain to Kyle, who followed a few steps behind. But I didn’t have time to stop.
I tore through the hallways, faster than I have ever moved before, barely noticing the world around me until I stumbled across Lilith and a group of maids in the west wing of the palace.
The moment they saw me, panic spread across their faces. Lilith’s eyes widened in horror as she stumbled back, and without a word, the maids scattered like frightened rats.
“What the
