Chapter 22
SERAFINA
It wasn't long after I stepped out of the car, "Serafina!"
I heard Desmond's voice calling out to me. His excitement was unmistakable, his words rushing out as if he'd been holding them in all day.
"Hi, Fina! It's so good to see you again." He squealed and tugged at my sundress.
"My friends and I prepared you a treat to thank you for saving us."
Before I could even process his words, he grabbed my hand, his small fingers warm and insistent as he tugged me forward. I could feel his eagerness, his steps almost skipping as we moved.
"Desmond," I started, my tone half-laughing, half-protesting, "what are you up to?"
"You'll see!" he said, his voice bubbling with excitement. I didn't need to see his face to know he was grinning from ear to ear.
I let him guide me,
