Author's POV
Seraphina was exhausted both in body and mind. All she wanted in that moment was to close her eyes and rest for a little while.
But Lucien, instead of letting her breathe, had decided to lecture her like she had done something wrong. It irritated her a lot.
But still, she kept her voice calm as she answered all the questions he threw at her. However, Lucien's next word made her furious.
"Aren't I a stranger too?" Lucien asked suddenly in a sharp voice. "Someone you barely know?"
His words made her feel so wronged which infuriated her and with whatever strength she had been holding onto she rose to her feet.
She stared at him in disbelief and fury flashing in her tired eyes.
After everything she had done… After showing up drenched, sick, and vulnerable, this was what he had to say?
That was enough.
Her body was shaking as she stood up from the couch. Her legs felt weak, but she didn't stop.
