Chapter 53. Zane

Xerina’s POV

I watched Luca talking with several Alphas, I couldn’t help a scoff. Fucking prude. His stern face and rigid posture screamed self-righteousness, and it made my blood boil. Mama was no longer with Aurora, and I couldn’t find her. Panic started to creep in, twisting my gut. Chrissy was also nowhere in sight, which was wrecking my nerves.

I started weaving through the crowded room, eyes scanning the sea of faces.

The noise of chatter and laughter buzzed around me, making it hard to focus.

I muttered apologies to those I bumped into, barely acknowledging their annoyed glances. My heart pounded in my chest, a steady drumbeat of anxiety.

The reason why I hated crowded places.

The scent of Alphas filled the air, mingling with the various perfumes and colognes.

I could feel my palms getting clammy, and my breath quickened as I pushed my way towards the back of the hall, desperately hoping to catch a glimpse of Mama’s familiar fi