The crisp morning air filled Seraphina’s lungs as she stepped out of the house, adjusting her bag on her shoulder. Felix was already waiting for her, his hands deep in his jacket pockets, a lazy smile on his face.
“You’re late,” Felix teased, falling into step beside her.
Seraphina rolled her eyes. “It’s barely morning. The sun’s not even fully up yet.”
“Still late,” Felix said with a grin, his eyes twinkling. “You owe me breakfast for making me wait.”
“Yeah, right,” she replied, nudging him with her elbow. “Keep dreaming.”
They turned onto the familiar street, the cool breeze making Seraphina shiver slightly. As they walked in comfortable silence, Seraphina’s thoughts began to drift—until she noticed two figures ahead. Blaze and Luca.
Luca was talking animatedly, waving his arms as
