SERAPHINA’S POV
I woke to sunlight spilling softly across my face and pooling on the pillow, warm and golden.
Alina stirred inside me, her presence a low hum that felt alive beneath my skin—calm but electric.
‘You feel that?’ she asked, voice smooth as silk against my thoughts.
‘Yes.’ I smiled, stretching lazily. ‘It feels incredible.’
She purred in quiet satisfaction. ‘Our bond strengthens with every sunrise.’
It was true. I could feel it—the subtle strength in my limbs, the heightened awareness that shimmered at the edges of my senses. The air seemed clearer, sharper. I could feel Alina’s heartbeat, steady and strong, moving in perfect rhythm with mine.
When I sat up, I caught my reflection in the mirror across the room. My eyes looked brighter, faintly glinting wi
