Selene's POV

"You're back, Ella" I stated the obvious, knowing it would be weird to ask the same question again. Killian's warning must have kept her at bay.

"I brought you dinner" I heard her say, but her voice was a bit distant this time.

I frowned. "What's wrong? You seem lost. Don't tell me it's because of the Alpha."

Ella flinched. "Huh... No, of course not" She shook her head vigorously. "I was only worried about you."

Skepticism rose in my heart. "Why??? I'm clearly fine."

"No, yes you are, but it won't be the same again" Ella replied, her facial expression solemn. "The head maid summoned me. She...