CHAPTER 117: NOTHING BUT HIM

SERAPHINA’S POV

"What do you mean you can get me that chance?" I ask, genuinely puzzled.

His face lights up with mischief. Raising an eyebrow and winking at me, he pulls his phone from his pocket.

"Give me a minute," he says, rising to walk away and make a call.

Left alone, I'm swallowed by my thoughts, my guilt, and my sadness—reliving the moments and words I regret. I need to forgive myself, to face my flaws and look beyond them.

Perhaps then, I can overcome this load of emotions. I want to be friends with Artemis again, and a big part of me still yearns to discover more about myself, regardless of whatever dangers lurk ahead.

My phone buzzes in my pocket, pulling me back to the present. Olivia's name flashes on the screen.

"Hey, Olive," I greet her, the phone pressed against my ear.

I'm about to thank her for the walk suggestion, to let her know about my encounter with Jasper and how much lighter I feel, when her ragged breathing interrupts me.

"Olivia, is something wrong?"

I hear