Seraphina

Lazarus’s last words were filled with dangerous warning and annoyance.

“I don’t understand,” I managed to say, and that was because I really didn’t.

“What don’t you understand, Seraphina?” Lazarus asked me.

“You said that you didn’t want me to swoop in and ruin everything,” I started, but Lazarus interjected before I could even continue.

“I am glad you remember the statement all too well, Seraphina. It shows how smart of a girl you are,” he said with a smile ...