Seraphina arrived at Shadow Fang just as the sky began to darken into deep violet.

The guards at the entrance bowed low, their heads dipping in respect as she passed. “Lady Seraphina.”

She acknowledged them with a small nod, and walked straight into the mansion, like she never left.

Her personal maid hurried forward, taking her travel cloak and bag.

“Welcome back, my lady.”

Seraphina did not slow down. “Later.”

She headed straight for Ethan’s chambers.

Without knocking, Seraphina ...