Raine's POV

Adrenaline pounded hard through my veins as I hurried back to the main ballroom. I slipped through one of the side doors, my eyes scanning the crowd for Alaric. Suddenly, someone took hold of my elbow. I was startled in surprise and spun my body to face them.

"It's just me," Talia whispered quickly. She eyed me with concern.

I forced my rapid breathing to slow down. If I couldn't stay calm, Alaric would know something was wrong. I was actually thrilled to come across Talia before Alaric because I knew she would tell me if any of Cage's scent remained on my body.

Her eyebrows were furrowed...