Chapter 191

Cecilia's pov My blood ran cold. The cozy little world we'd been wrapped in vanished, popped like a soap bubble, leaving me exposed and chilled to the bone. "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 offered me a strained, fleeting smile. "Miss Moore. I... wasn't expecting you." Th