Chapter 30

• Xavier's heart sank, a mix of confusion and hurt washing over him. He looked up at Selene, who had noticed his reaction. "What's wrong, Xavier?" she asked gently.
• Xavier lay back down, the image of Astrid and Kellan burned into his mind. The photograph had shaken him, stirring a mix of emotions he struggled to sort through. He glanced at Selene, who had been watching him closely.
• "Selene," he began, his voice tinged with confusion and hurt, "why would someone send this to me? What if... what if it's true?"