CHAPTER 19

  Elena's POV

  I stand at the centre of the large living room, with the entire family sitting in the selection of couches and chairs in front of me. As my eyes scan the group before me, I feel my pulse jump when my eyes land on Selena sitting on the far end on a chair, her arms folded across her chest with a bored expression on her made-up face.

  Alec walks over and stands beside me as the room goes eerily quiet. I feel a warm aura envelope me and it takes me by surprise as I quickly glance over at Alec. When he looks not at all bothered facing the room, I quickly dispel any thoughts of what was bubbling in my mind. Taking a deep breath and clearing my throat, I threw all my focus towards the room of people.