KAI’S POV

The metallic scent of blood hit my nose. It wasn’t just anyone’s, the blood oozed from Selena's body. As I lunged to Selena’s side, I saw that she laid crumpled on the dirty ground, her breathing coming out in shallow breaths and her body unnaturally still. My heart thundered in my chest as I dropped to my knees, my hands shaking as I carefully turned her over.

“Selena,” I whispered, the sight of her pale face tightening a knot of anger and fear in my stomach. Blood ...