Kaelen felt it instantly, something was wrong.
Serena hadn’t come on stage, and the entire award ceremony was already wrapping up. A tight unease twisted in his chest as he headed backstage to find her, just to make sure she was alright.
But the moment he tried to enter, a woman stepped in front of him.
“Sir, this area is for women only. You’re not allowed in here…you’re not even a staff member.” She held out a hand to stop him.
He frowned.
“I’m looking for the human.”
The woman blinked at him. “Human?”
“Serena,” he clarified.
“Ohhhh,” she laughed, suddenly grinning and giving him a playful wink. “Is that your nickname for her? Cute. My husband gives me weird nicknames too , like chihuahua, alien, chicken, my sexy cow…”
Kaelen brushed past her and pushed her aside.
“Hey! Hey! I’l
