NIINI'S POV
The moon's glow illuminated the Alpha's mansion, catching the silver strands in my hair as I paced the corridor. A deep unease settled within me, a feeling I couldn't ignore.
Since the Tribute Ceremony, everything had shifted. Selena's eyes held a newfound determination, Eddie was recovering, and whispers of Stefan's ambitions echoed like specters, threatening to engulf us.
Yet, these weren't the source of my sleepless night.
It was Lily.
I had been observing her intently for weeks. Initially, I believed it was sorrow over losing her position in the trials, witnessing Selena ascend to the place she had wished to occupy. However, this was different. In her eyes, there was fear, not disappointment. Whenever Kara walked into the room, Lily recoiled. An incident had occurred,
