Selena pov

I turned around quickly, my heart jumping when I heard my name. It was Marcus. He wasn’t just walking toward me, he was running, as if every step was powered by fear, relief, and something deeper he wasn’t even trying to hide. His expression was exhausted, almost tormented, and before I could say anything, he wrapped his arms around me and pulled me close.

I hugged him back instantly.

“Mate… mate… mate…” Aiyana kept shouting in my head, pacing restlessly with ...