Chapter29:

Sandro was panting heavily. His sea-green eyes narrowed, and he winced as a muscle in his back suddenly popped. "Shít!" he exclaimed. He hurried across the room, seeking refuge in the corner farthest from Thalia. Leaning against a pillar, he grabbed the chain from the floor, wrapping it around his body and securing it with a lock. "Alessandro?" Thalia shot him a puzzled look as he tightened his grip on the chain. "Stay back," he repeated slowly. However, she did the opposite of his request. Thalia pushed aside the curtain and gazed at the sky. "It's not even a full moon yet. Why are you shifting? I thought you could control your transformations at will." She glared at Sandro, waiting for a response. With a sigh, she continued, "You need to stay calm, Sandro. You have the ability to control this." "It's different," Sandro winced, his knees giving way. He collapsed to the floor and assumed an all-fours position. "You have to leave the room!" "How can I when I don't even understand what's