Serenya's POV
Celestine smiles warmly, her tone light but commanding. “I really wish you could stay, Serenya, but I have errands to finish. Perhaps another time?”
I force a polite nod, letting the smile rest lightly on my face. “Of course, I’d be glad to.” My chest eases just slightly at the thought of moving away from the intense atmosphere inside.
She walks me to the door, the click of her heels soft against the polished floor. “It’s been wonderful having you here,” she says, glancing around the hallway. “I hope the dining hall impressed you.”
I chuckle lightly, letting the words sound easy. “It truly did. Everything is… impeccable.” My eyes flick toward the archway leading back into the estate. Kaelen is no longer there, thankfully, but the memory of his gaze lingers, warm and preci
