Selvara’s POV

The room shook with silence after the blast threw Alpha Darius across the chamber.

He lay against the wall, clutching the back of his head as blood trickled down. His eyes suddenly snapped open and landed on me, and for a moment I thought he might lunge again.

I could hear footsteps rushing towards the door as it swung open. Two guards rushed in and grabbed Darius instantly.

“Alpha!” one shouted.

Darius pushed them off, trying to stand, but he only staggered. His hand ...