Selena.
Everything happened so fast.
One second, the man was on his knees—bleeding, broken, begging. Next, his eyes locked on mine.
And then he ran towards me as if the mere sight of me had given him some supernatural strength.
I barely had time to gasp before a dark shape collided with him from the side.
Kael.
There was a flash of movement. A violent snap. A wet, sickening sound.
Blood sprayed the air.
I screamed as something warm splashed across my face and chest. My body jerked back on instinct, my breath tearing from my lungs in a sharp yelp.
The man's body hit the ground hard.
Right at my feet.
Lifeless.
Though his eyes were still open, they were now empty.
For a moment, my body went still. It felt as if there was a deafening silence ringing in my ears. My legs buckled, and just when I thought I might pass out, Ronan was suddenly there, gripping my shoulders.
"Selena," he said urgently. "Selena—look at me. Are you hurt?"
