Seraphina’s POV

I turned slowly to face him, keeping my expression neutral. “What do you want, Eric?”

He looked different, almost haggard. His eyes, once full of confidence and charm, now seemed desperate. “I need to explain...” he said. “Explain everything.”

I crossed my arms, not making it easy for him. “And should I have to listen to a word you say, all you've ever done is lie to me.”

He looked ...