Selene's POV
The days after blocking Anthony blurred together into one long nightmare.
I couldn't sleep because every time I closed my eyes, I saw the vision of Anthony on that reef.
Eating became a struggle too, as everything tasted like ash in my mouth, and my stomach twisted with guilt so intense it made me physically sick.
If it hadn't been for Leena, I probably would have wasted away completely.
She showed up in my room every morning with breakfast. She sat with me while I forced down a few bites. She didn't ask questions or push for explanations. She just stayed.
"You need to eat, Princess Selene," she said gently one morning, setting a plate of toast and eggs in front of me. "For the baby."
Reluctantly, I picked up a piece of toast and took a small bite. But it felt like swal
