Chapter 58

Francesca was alone in her head. She could feel the light feeling of detachment, one that she had wished for every day since Selene started sharing a space with her. But instead of feeling good about it, there was a sense of impending doom. That woman from the mysterious meeting. Francesca remembered now. Her eyes glowed a certain way. And to be able to conceal herself and take Selene by surprise, she couldn't have been an ordinary person. Selene. Francesca opened her eyes, struck by the realization. Selene was no longer with her. Selene was gone.

“Qin ai de?” Tristan’s voice roused her from her half-asleep thoughts. “Thank the goddess. How are you feeling?”

“Tristan?” Francesca groaned. She reached out her hand and her mate immediately covered her hand in his. As soon as their skin touched, heat gathered at the edges of Francesca’s eyes. She had missed touching him like this, uninhibited and free. But at the same time, she mourned at the reason why she could. “Selene.” She whispered