Serena's POVThe days that followed the bomb prank were different from anything we had faced before. Though there was still danger, it wasn't coming from behind us in the dark. Now, everything was out in the open, sharp and clear, like a storm you could watch from afar before it hit you. Every morning when I woke up, my mind was clear and I was ready to move on instead of dwelling on the past.The work at Valehart Tower became our center once again.The big conference room became a place where important plans and choices were made. There were papers all over the long table, and numbers, forecasts, and legal drafts were shown on screens. Nathan switched between files with calm focus, while Adrian took calls with the board, his voice firm and controlled.Elijah joined us quietly one morning at the office.As he walked into the room, he didn't make a fuss or beg, he just gave a nod. For a moment, Leo looked at him carefully, his eyes sharp with old grudges. I noticed it, but I also notic
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