Astrid's POV
The click of the lock turning in my door was the most beautiful sound I had heard all night. I stood up, my heart pounding in my chest, watching as the door swung open. It wasn't one of the Alphas, or even Darius. It was Brie.
A wave of relief washed over me, so strong it almost brought me to my knees. A big smile, at the sight of me, spread across her face. "You didn't think I would let my brother lock you up in your room, did you?" she said and laughed. She gestured with her chin, “Come on, let's go,” and I didn't hesitate to bound after her.
We stepped out of my room and into the hallway, the air cool on my skin. "What's going on?" I asked, my heart still racing. "What really happened? I heard that there was an explosion but…” I trailed off, staring at her.
She gave me
