Selene’s POV

I paced back and forth in my room, the walls closing in on me with each passing minute. I had tried everything—picking the lock, searching for hidden passageways, and even attempting to bribe one of the guards. Nothing worked. They were relentless, stationed like statues around every corner of the house. Frustration boiled inside me, a mix of anger at Lucian for putting me in this situation and fury at myself for feeling trapped.

I couldn’t afford to miss ...