CHAPTER 100

REGINALD

My joy exploded the moment I won the game. Everything faded around me, the only thing in my head was Seraphina. She stood there, eyes wide, lips parted in surprise, and I knew I had to kiss her right then. No waiting, no second thoughts. But I decided to ask her again.

I stepped close. “Can I kiss you?” The words tumbled out before I could stop them.

She sighed reluctantly and murmured, “As if I have a choice,” and then nodded, just a small movement, but it was ...