Peniel
Selene swept into the room, her gaze fixed on me with an unsettling intensity. Her eyes seemed to pierce through the conversation I was having with Lucian, and I could feel my pulse quicken. A chill ran down my spine as I caught the knowing glint in her eyes. I excused myself, mumbling a hasty farewell, and retreated towards the sanctuary of my underground chamber.
As I moved through the silent corridor, my mind elsewhere, I stumbled into a figure. I staggered back, my fingers digging into my cheeks as if to anchor myself. My eyes widened in disbelief, and I muttered under my breath, unable to believe I was facing this once more.
"I’m sorry—" My voice trailed off as I looked up and saw Selene standing before me.
My mind raced. This couldn't be happening.
She flashed a smile. "
