Selene clenched her fists as she exited the palace garden. Rage burned inside her like an uncontrollable fire. Her carefully fabricated story about being kidnapped and enslaved for ten years had failed to sway Magnus. She had poured every ounce of sorrow and manipulation into her performance, yet his heart remained firmly tied to Aria.
Her lips twisted into a snarl. That girl has ruined everything. Magnus was supposed to fall back into her arms the moment he saw her, but instead, he had pushed her aside like a discarded memory.
Selene stopped at the edge of the palace grounds and took a deep breath, forcing her composure to return. Her survival depended on her next steps.
If Magnus won't let me in willingly, I'll have to force my way in.
She reached out through the mind link, connecting with Morgana, the witch who had given her this second chance.
