SERAPHINA’S POV
My first clue about Maya’s ‘welcome back present’ should have been the fancy garment box Lucian presented me with when we stopped at my house to drop off my luggage and freshen up.
Inside was a gorgeous soft cream dress that took my breath away. It was made of flowy chiffon that hugged my waist and swayed around me like water when I moved.
My second clue should have been when Lucian told me to pack an overnight bag.
And yet, I was still blown clean off my feet when I stepped into the lobby of the Hot Springs Hotel.
“SURPRISE!” the OTS members shouted in unison. A burst of laughter followed as confetti rained down, sticking in my hair and glittering against my dress.
I blinked rapidly, overwhelmed, until Maya came rushing toward me in a flowing teal gown that matched her bright spirit and practically glowed against her bronze skin.
“Sera!” She threw her arms around my neck, and a breathless laugh fell out of me as I hugged her tightly.
