SELENA POV

We arrived at my quarter and settled in the lounge. The air felt calmer here, but Zara’s expression was serious, as if she was finally about to tell me everything, the real weight of what it means to be part of this empire.

“The rules here are really strict for the members,” she began, leaning back. “They must absolutely not disrespect or disobey their leader, or else our Lycans see it as a challenge. Once a Lycan feels disrespected, they won’t tolerate it. Our beasts hate ...