Selina’s POV
The words hung between us, heavy with meaning I wasn’t ready to unpack.
Around us, the whispers grew louder. I could feel dozens of eyes watching, judging, speculating about why the Alpha’s engaged son was holding his stepsister like that.
Ashran must have sensed my discomfort because he leaned down, his lips close to my ear.
“Come with me,” he whispered. “Let’s go somewhere.”
My heart stuttered. “Where? We just got here.”
“I know you’re not comfortable.” His hand tightened slightly on my waist. “Let me take you somewhere you can breathe.”
I should have said no. Should have pulled away and found Sera and gone home like a sensible person.
Instead, I nodded.
His eyes flashed gold…just for a second…and then the world tilted.
I blinked, and suddenly we weren’t at the bon
