SERAPHINA’S POV

The sounds around me muffle out, leaving only the beating of my heart, pulsing erratically in my chest, faster than it's ever done.

Then my own breath huffs and puffs with my mouth, desperate for air - air that still doesn't fill my lungs regardless.

My head spins, just like the room around me. Suddenly, the lights are too bright, blinding me. There are too many people around, and I'm being suffocated by every single sensation.

Artemis is engaged.

I need to get out, leave this ...