The replica vanished, and the courtyard was silent. Still uneasy, Selene leaned softly against my arm. Beneath my skin, my wolf pulsed softly, alert and nervous. I let her take hold of my hand to help me stand.

"We must depart," I whispered. "People need to be aware of this."

Selene nodded in agreement, and her eyes widened. We walked side by side through the manor's corridors, being careful not to draw attention.

Word rapidly got throughout the manor that Selene had been attacked and ...