Seraphina's POV
Whatever happened last night exceeded my wildest expectations. Dane's arrival at my apartment was unforeseen and him asking about the past is a total horror considering what transpired in the day. Yes, my first intention was to inform Dane about us, but after watching him collapse...unconscious in my arms, I changed my mind. I made the decision not to open it again. I knew that what had happened in the past should be left in the past. In several ways, it is no longer relevant now. I don't want Dane to love me just because of his commitment; I want him to embrace me as I am. Like how the sand embraces the waves despite being washed out every time they meet.
I know restoring an erstwhile relationship is like raking the cemented ground or planting trees in the desert. It's
