Seraphina sat on the couch, her fingers tangled together in her lap with her parents, Mia, and Vnox, who sat beside her with an arm draped over the back of her chair.

Tonight was the night after months of discussions, planning, and frequent arguments, the wedding date was finally set.

Seraphina inhaled deeply before speaking, "We’ve chosen the date," she announced,

"Vnox and I will be getting married on—"

"Two months from today," Vnox finished for her.

Her mother let out a soft gasp, ...