Seraphina’s Pov

I felt a pang of disappointment, a weight in my chest that grew heavier with each passing second. Alfred was with Madeline, and it seemed he had no time to care about anyone else, least of all me.

I glanced at Elliot, grateful for his help. The alcohol had hit me harder than I anticipated, and I could barely stand. Elliot noticed and, without a word, lifted me up and carried me out to his car.

The night had started out innocently ...