SELVARA’S POV

The council chamber broke into noise the moment Zyros collapsed. As the warriors rushed forward, Valen shouted for help while the Council of Elders muttered among themselves.

I didn’t want to let go of his hand. His blood stained my fingers and it felt like if I just held on, I could keep him breathing. But a guard tore me away so hard my wrist burned.

“Know your place, omega,” he snapped coldly.

Valen barked orders as he and two warriors half-carried Zyros’s body down ...