Selina’s POV
I was still shaking when I heard the car pull up outside.
The sound of tires on gravel, doors slamming, urgent footsteps…it all felt distant, like I was underwater.
The burning in my back had dulled to a constant ache, but the fear… the fear was worse than any physical pain.
Aaron’s arms tightened around me, and I leaned into his warmth, trying to ground myself.
Alex paced nearby, his usual playfulness replaced by something dangerous and protective. Ashran stood by the door, waiting.
“They’re here,” he said quietly.
The library doors burst open.
Mom looked wild. Her hair was disheveled, her eyes wide with panic I’d never seen before. Alpha Rowan was right behind her, his face set in grim lines.
“Where is she?” Mom demanded.
Her eyes found me on the couch, and somet
