Alex’s POV
One moment I was reaching for Selina, trying to pull her back from whatever insane sacrifice she thought she was making.
Next thing, the world exploded into golden light.
Then…nothing.
I stumbled, my balance thrown off, and nearly crashed into Aaron. We were standing in the main hall of the Tranz estate. Home.
“What the f**k?” I spun around, taking in our surroundings. The familiar marble floors. The grand staircase. The scent of home that should have been comforting but felt like a cage.
Ashran was already moving, his face twisted with fury and panic. “She sent us away. She f*****g sent us away.”
“How?” Aaron demanded, though his voice shook. “How did she…”
“I don’t care how.” I let the shadows explode around me, reaching for that familiar cold darkness, preparing to ju
