Velaris Pack
The entrance door creaked open and Seraphina stepped in, her clothes wrinkled, her hair messy, her face pale with worry.
“Seraphina,” Damien called immediately, striding toward her. He caught her by the arm before she could stumble and guided her to a chair.
“What’s wrong?” his voice was sharp with fear.
“It’s… it’s Cassia…” Seraphina’s voice cracked.
Damien’s chest tightened. “What about Cassia? What happened?”
Tears welled in Seraphina’s eyes, spilling before she could stop them. “I—I saw the news. Her house… it was set on fire. I’ve been trying to reach her, but her phone… she won’t answer.” Her words broke into sobs, shoulders trembling.
Damien’s heart slammed hard against his ribs. His hands shook as he pulled out his phone. He searched frantically online, and ther
