Selene's POV (present day)
Silvia led me through a narrow path in the cave house that opened into a large hall where other women were busy with their daily tasks, keeping this small pack running like a well-oiled machine. I couldn’t miss the cautious looks thrown my way, eyes scanning me up and down, sizing me up like I was some kind of threat or curiosity. It made my stomach twist, but I kept my head up, trying not to let it get to me. We stopped in the middle of the hall, and everyone gathered, setting down their work—some holding knives, others bundles of wood or pots—to face us. The two women I’d seen guarding the entrance slipped in, standing close to Silvia, their expressions guarded but attentive. Silvia didn’t hesitate, her voice ringing out clear and strong as she addressed the g
