Zeraphine's POV
The Christmas lights twinkled softly in the corner of my room, casting a warm glow over the space. I leaned back on the couch, the soft hum of the fireplace filling the quiet house. The house felt empty without Alera and Nyra, even though they were several miles away. I hadn't been separated from from them for this long.
As though reading through my mind. My phone flashed with a call from Rakura.
I had missed two of her calls while chattimg with Draven outside.
My heart fluttered by barely thinking about him.
“Hey, Rakura,” I greeted, wondering if she could read my thoughts from there.
“Well, look who finally answers!” Rakura’s voice was warm, but there was a teasing edge to it. “How’s my Zera doing tonight?”
I laughed softly. “I’m good, just missing the girls. How a
