SERAPHINA’S POV

The warmth of his arms engulfs me, and I feel safe again.

I realize I never want to let go or stray too far from his presence. Being away was unbearably painful. Dealing with so much alone, the creeping loneliness momentarily shattered my mind.

I never want to face that again, to give up on myself as I had just moments before he appeared.

“I’m sorry, I couldn’t wait for you anymore, I had to show up,” he apologizes, inhaling deeply, taking in my scent to calm ...