Selene’s POV

The room was filled with the loud pounding of my heartbeat, drowning out the noise of the recent turmoil. Lucian had just shifted back from his wolf form, his transformation quick and silent, showcasing his immense power. In an instant, his clothes seemed to materialize out of nowhere, his face set with determination.

He picked me up without a word, holding me firmly as I was too weak to resist. The drug still lingered in my system, but being in his arms made me ...