Selene POV
The gate was sealed tightly as ever, But it wasn't just the gate now. It was Belinda's presence, her smug grin as she blocked my path, her eyes flickering with amusement.
The dim light from the safe house cast shadows across her face, making her expression even more menacing as she finally stepped forward.
Vina and Maeve huddled behind me, and I could feel their fear radiating through our bond. The warriors and servants in the room tense, ready for my command, but I hold them back with a subtle gesture.
"Alpha Jared sent me," she drawled, inspecting her nails as if this whole visit were nothing more than an inconvenience. "You're to come with me. Now."