Selene didn’t even reach the middle of the chamber before she stumbled, her kneels weak.

Her body dropped forward, the world spinning so fast she couldn’t catch her breath. Kaelen was beside her before she hit the floor, his arms closing around her waist and pulling her up carefully, almost desperately.

“Selene!” His voice cracked not with anger, but filled with fear. “What is wrong?”

She tried to breathe, but her chest felt too tight. “I just need a moment.”

“You ...