SELENA'S POV

My paws slowed down, fear curling in my stomach. I shifted back to human form, breathless from the run, my limbs trembling from hesitation. But I knew I couldn't hesitate now, not when I was this close to exerting my revenge.

I pushed through the tree-like gate, my invisibility coming into action. I camouflaged into the shadow, keeping my senses sharp as I approached the palace. Yes, the one I had once been treated like royalty in.

“Everything is proceeding as planned. We’ll ...