44. Where is He?

Ivy

Lucky for us, Alpha Markus is still alive.

"My father? Why do you need to see him?" Seraphina looks at us with suspicion in her eyes.

At first, she is thrilled to see Ryder, but her smile falters once she realizes he is mated to me.

Oops, sorry, Seraphina, I guess I stole your man.

I exchange a quick glance with Ryder, realizing the tension in the room. "Seraphina, this is really important," I begin, trying to ease the atmosphere."

"Something is weird going on, and it seems your father knows Esther, who is connected to Ivy somehow," Ryder chimes in.

Seraphina's gaze softens slightly as she listens, her curiosity piqued. "Esther? That name brings back memories," she says, her voice tinged with nostalgia. "She was my mother's best friend. But she died ten years ago. What does she have to do with you?"

I take a deep breath, preparing to share our story. "According to Alexei, Esther's spirit was reborn in me. He claims that I am Esther, living a new life as Ivy, without any recollecti