A Fragile Peace

Cerys's POV

I firmly force my hand to grasp the cold metal doorknob, absolutely refusing to let Valerius see how deeply his terrifying words rattle my cage. When I finally pull open the apartment door, my older brother Balthazar is standing right there on the threshold.

He looks exactly like a physically wrecked wolf who has been desperately running from a massive fire. I know exactly why he loo