Penelope's POV:

It's been a week and I still haven't reached Sera. I've gone to Rhys' place more times than I can count, and each time I get stopped at the gates by his men.

Right now, I'm backing away as his massive Dobermans growl at me, snapping their fangs.

If Sera would only give me five minutes, just five measly minutes to explain what happened.

It's not like I planned to keep her in the dark forever about my identity as Thorne.

"You should leave now." One of Rhys' guards says, exasperation in his tone. "The dogs won't harm you, but you should leave now before things get worse....