Selene's POV
I looked out towards the forest. Beyond those trees was the border. Beyond the border was the Blood River Pack. And somewhere in between were three hostages and enough poison to destroy everything Victor had sworn to protect.
Without thinking, I turned and ran back towards my cottage. My dress was completely wrong for what I needed to do. I needed to move fast and quietly.
The cottage was dark when I reached it. I slipped inside without making a sound, grateful that Leena had already gone to bed. I couldn't face her right now as she would only try to stop me.
Quickly, I made my way to my room and changed out of the dress. Within minutes, I had pulled on dark pants, a fitted shirt, and my sneakers, the ones with good grip and silent soles.
I looked at myself in the mirror
