Aiden's POV

I banged hard on the door, jaw clenched, wishing it would give in under my hard bangs. “Elira,”

My heart hammered like it wanted to break through my chest, every nerve screaming as dread clawed at me.

“Aiden,” I heard Elira gasp, “you were supposed to stay with Valen,” her voice cracked and I heard a loud bang hit the floor.

“Elira, what's happening?” Panic coated my voice as I hit the door, pure adrenaline and fear coursing through my veins, “Elira, say something.”

I heard her— the woman I love— gasp as another bone rattling crack split the hair, “Elira! Say something!”

“I can't breathe,” Elira's voice...