Elena’s POV
The following morning, I woke to a fresh feeling of hope simmering in my chest. Kade hadn’t sent me away—he would let me remain in Crescent Hollow. With my child.
After seeing Ivy for the first time, feeling that undeniable mother-daughter bond between us, I was even more determined now to stay by her side by any means necessary. Even if it meant having to be close to Serena and Kade, I would do it.
I woke bright and early, hoping to have a chance to see Ivy that day. I dressed and hurried downstairs, only to bump into Serena as she emerged from her room.
“Oh. It’s you.” Serena froze when she saw me, eyes flicking over me with obvious dislike. She folded her arms. “Aren’t you supposed to be locked up in your cell, little bird?”
I bristled indignantly at her condescending t
