Serena stood up as she heard heavy footsteps approaching and cursing under Xavier's breath as he came towards her, her hands clutching the thick metal bars of the cell she resided in.
"What are you doing here" she scolded even as a guard unlocked her cell and gestured her forward.
Mystified she let Xavier embrace her and nuzzle into her neck, his body warm and creating a sense of security to her. She looked over his shoulder to see a repentant King Julian.
He cleared his throat "Serena" he said in a deep and courteous voice "I must apologise, Xavier has tried to catch me up on everything but I would very much like it if you would accompany me somewhere we can talk in private."
Serena's eyes shone. Maybe he would accept her as his daughter after all. She nodded, Xavier taking her delic
