Selene's POV.

“Killian please,” I whispered, my voice barely above a whisper.

His arms tightened around me instantly, pulling closer in his embrace. The sound of his uneven heartbeat thundered under my cheek. He was terrified, and the truth was that I was too.

My body trembled, not only from fear but from the weight of everything pressing down on us. Still, despite it all, there was this faith inside me that he wouldn't let me die.

“Selene…” His voice cracked. “I’m just scared. What if…what if I can’t control myself? What if I…”

“Killian.” I lifted my head before he could finish, cutting him off. His eyes flickered down...