Serena’s POV
When I hugged Paul he returned the hug, though he remained slightly stiff, as if uncertain how to respond to this sudden display of affection.
I knew we weren’t pack mates but I still expected a certain level of respect from him and he made sure to not cross his boundaries.
I turned to look in the mirror to see the woman staring back at me. It was weird, to be honest, and I didn’t even know what to do seeing the strange woman."Just be careful," he murmured, his voice laced with concern as I looked in his reflection before turning to hug him again. "The palace is full of eyes and ears. Don’t let them see anything that could raise suspicion."
With one final nod, I pulled away and smiled at him.
I looked at my packed bags and heard a horn from the car I knew it was time to l
