Fallon could feel the weight behind her friend's stoic look. Somehow that reassured her more. She had always thought Seraphina would be a badass if she stood up to her bullies anyway. She sighed, tossed her shoes aside and forced herself to relax. “Better,” she said as she turned on her side, lifting herself with an arm. “Guess who I saw today?” “The reason for the urgent meet?” Seraphina quipped. Fallon nodded. Seraphina couldn't think of anyone she would be so interested in. Her circle was very small anyway, and none apart from Fallon would pique her interest. “Who?” she asked sheepishly as she came up blank. Fallon rolled her eyes, then mentioned the last person Seraphina would have expected. “Your fake fiancé. The Cross bastard.” Seraphina's surprise did not show on her fac

