As Alex, Alden, and Azrael stepped out of the portal into the room, Serena and Reynard immediately put their guards up.
Their hands twitched toward their weapons, eyes narrowing at the sudden intrusion.
But as their gazes landed on the three, recognition dawned, and they let out deep sighs of relief.
Serena yelled, smacking Alden and Alex on the head. "You guys almost scared me to death! What were you trying to do—give me a heart attack?!"
Alden pointed at Alex. "It was this sick freak who said to take him where my sister was. Blame him, not me, okay?"
Alex's eye twitched. "I said no such thing."
Serena looked at him teasingly. "Of course he'll be worried about the person he's going to spend his life with."
Suddenly, Alex grabbed Serena's hand, locking eyes with her. "If you want, I will also not hesitate to spend my life with you."
Serena blushed deeply. "Oh my, you really are such a tease, Alex."
Reynard yelled, "Hey! Keep your hands away from her, you brat!"
