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Chapter Thirty

Penulis: Shalom Egbebi
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-08-26 08:54:06

Seren’s POV

I woke to the sound of birds chirping, the morning light creeping through the open window. The fresh, cool air felt like a gentle caress against my skin, and I smiled at the comfort it brought. It was one of those mornings that felt peaceful, like everything was in its right place. I had taken to sleeping in Dorian’s room after Kairos insisted on taking the bed, and it was a good choice. The space was cozy, and the quiet gave me time to reflect on everything.

I stretched lazily and
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