The three of them take off at full speed back to the palace. The rush of adrenaline is intoxicating, and Selene almost trips over people a few different times. She can’t imagine what the coven member will say, if anything, about Marcus’ plans. She wonders if Lucas sent someone to check on Onyx’s village yet as they approach the palace.

Derek hits the steps first, followed by Selene and Onyx. He leads them to the great hall where they had met everyone just a couple of ...