Killian's POV

“Shh..” I kissed her hair. “Don't say stuff like that, okay?”

“But it's true. Lucian might want to attack your pack if he doesn't get me—”

“I would never let that happen.” I pulled away from her embrace then cupped her face gently.

“Selene, I'll do everything within my power to protect you. None of this is your fault and I don't want you thinking about it.”

She stared at me with teary eyes. “After the ceremony, can we perform the ritual as soon as possible?”

I froze, my heart racing rapidly in my chest. Performing the ritual wasn't something I wanted to do right now, because of...