SERAPHINA'S POV
"So, baby, the thing is—"
"Is it about my vacation?"
I paused, blinking at Daniel. "What?"
He shrugged. "I've been on break from school for a week now, and Dad said I was going to go on a longer one with Grandma and Grandpa."
"Oh..."
The tension eased out of my body. I wasn't sure how I felt about Kieran beating me to break the news to Daniel, but I was relieved that I didn't have to do it myself when I didn't even know where to start.
"And... you're okay with that?"
Daniel's shoulder lifted in that careless way only children could manage. "I was worried about missing school, but Dad said I'll have a private tutor so I won't be behind when I come back."
Kieran had thought of everything. I supposed my feelings were shifting towards gratitude.
Daniel raised our intertwined hands and pressed them to his chest. "Now that you're back from your training..." His voice was suddenly small, his eyes wide and hopeful. "...will you come with me?"
My throat closed.
