Selene's POV
I quietly walked into Victor's quarters through the back door, careful not to make a sound. My heart was pounding so loudly I was afraid the guards outside might hear it. The marble floor felt cold under my bare feet as I crept past the kitchen and into the hallway. I moved like a shadow, hiding behind one of the tall pillars carved into the stone walls.
When I finally looked up, my breath stopped.
Through the slightly open study door, I caught sight of Victor standing inside. His expression was calm, almost gentle, the way it used to be when he looked at me. But he wasn’t alone.
Standing next to him was her.
She was laughing softly, her voice carrying just enough for me to hear. Her hand brushed his arm like it belonged there, and the way he didn’t pull away made someth
