CHAPTER 114

Sienna POV

There seemed to be a tangible energy circulating through the hallways these days due to the hectic undercurrent of barely controlled mayhem rippling through the ranks. I could taste the acidic flavor of fear and bewilderment woven into the air itself every time I breathed in too deeply. Similar to the blissful prelude to a magnificent multi course tasting that whetted my desire for the main dish.

My lips twisted in wicked satisfaction as another heavy and stifling tremor of heightened tension swept through the den. With an air of power and stern purpose emanating from every fiber, Sebastian marched into the epicenter and gave orders to his collected minions. No longer the harsh, unyielding ruler keeping a cruel façade of control over his realm.

Well, his emerald eyes were haunted by the weight of whatever unknown horror had started to encroach on his cherished domain, and his jaw was clinched. He now appeared tantalizingly disoriented. The erratic movement of his large che