Chapter 15

Victor's POV

Before Roland could answer my question, I suddenly froze. At that moment, I didn’t need him to speak because I suddenly felt her. That scent… soft, sweet, almost like wild lavender. It slammed into me without warning.

My heart skipped a beat. My chest tightened. I didn’t think, I moved.

I pushed past the guards without care, storming into the banquet hall like a man on fire. My wolf stirred restlessly inside me, whispering her name over and over.

The moment I stepped inside, I was swallowed by the lights, the scent of perfumes, wine, roses, and polished gold. The place was grand, more than I expected. Velvet drapes lined the walls. Glass chandeliers hung high from the ceiling, reflecting sparkles everywhere. White roses curled around golden candle holders. Everything glittered like it had been touched by magic.

My eyes scanned the crowd, looking for Selene.

Where could she be?

I could still feel her in the air, like she had just walked past me and disappeared into the s