SERAPHINA’S POV

I'm reluctant to let him go with Jasper, especially just seconds after finding out how profoundly his father affects him.

His hands are still shaking as he slides them out of mine and kisses my forehead. He casts one last look my way before walking off with Jasper.

I watch them until they're out of sight, leaving me standing alone in the hallway again.

A lot of things aren't adding up, and now that I know his sudden visit definitely can't be because of me, I feel skeptical ...