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The next day after Romano and Caius's clash.

Romano was locked on Caius's order. He tried to talk Selene into releasing him but she refused m, it was Caius's order and for the safety of them all.

If the humans are coming to attack them, Romano is better being kept under watch.

Selene stood outside the house with Lydia pressed against her chest,

Behind her, Caius stood with his hands shoved into his coat pockets, his face unreadable. Kael and Lena, waiting a few steps back, packs slung over their shoulders.

Selene brushed a damp curl from Lydia’s face. Her eyes were red and heavy with tears.

“I don’t...