Chapter 183

Selene returned to her neighborhood, where she grew with grandma.

A large town away from the city.

It looked nothing like Selene remembered.

The town buzzed with life, vendors shouting, carriages rolling through narrow streets, children chasing one another barefoot across the cobblestones.

Selene stood at the edge of it all, her hood drawn low, Lydia’s hand tucked in hers.

Her heart beat faster with every step.

This was where it started, her childhood, her grandmother’s house.

Caius walked beside her, he was walking better now but his body still aching from the fight. Kael and Lena followed close, staring at the crowd. Romano trailed behind them, his...