Chapter 184SERAPHINAI returned to the palace the following morning with Cassandra in my arms. Cassian had washed my dress overnight and somehow managed to repair the worst of the tears. It was not perfect but at least I looked somewhat presentable instead of like I had been in a fight.Which I had been, of course. But appearances mattered in this place.I came in through the back door, hoping to slip up to my chambers unnoticed. But as I walked through the corridors, I heard voices coming from the main sitting room. Many voices, all talking over each other urgently.I moved closer and peered through the doorway. The entire family was assembled there. Leone, Lucien, Reginald, my father, and Freya. Even some guards were standing at attention.They were planning something. Organizing a search party by the looks of it.Before I could decide whether to announce myself or try to sneak past, Freya turned and saw me. Her eyes went wide."Seraphina!"She rushed across the room and grabbed m
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