Chapter 191

Cecilia My blood ran cold. The warm little bubble we'd been floating in? Gone. Popped in an instant, replaced by a blast of arctic air. "You two…" Her gaze dropped to our joined hands, and the perfectly polished facade cracked—just enough to show the storm behind her eyes. She looked like she was seconds from crying, but too proud to let it happen. I reflexively started to pull my hand away. Sebastian didn't let go. His grip tightened, quiet but firm. I glanced up at him, surprised—and then, almost without thinking, I squeezed back. It didn't fix anything. But it helped. Sebastian turned to Amara, his voice like ice. "How did you get in?" Amara didn't get a chance to answer. Liam appeared in the doorway from the balcony, looking mildly out of breath and more than a little uncomfortable. "Alpha! You're back. I was just about to text you—Miss Amara showed up a few minutes ago." He gave me a quick, awkward smile. "Miss Moore. Didn't know you were… coming too." The silence that followed co