Selena’s POV
My instinct screamed at me to return to Karren, to undo what I had done..
This is the only way, I told myself, though my hands trembled.
I turned away, forcing my feet down the tower.
I had one more thing to do. I went to see Ryker.
I pushed the door open slowly, afraid to disturb him or the physician.
He lay on his bed, his face pale as ash, lips cracked, his body thin from days of suffering. His chest rose and fell weakly, each breath shallow.
For a moment, I simply stood in the doorway. He had never liked me. He made it clear from the very beginning, I was dangerous, something to be despised. And yet, here I was, about to gamble everything for him.
I walked to his bedside and lowered myself onto the chair beside him. His hand lay limp on the sheets. I hesitated, th
