Chapter 52

Seraphina's POV I never thought that going to buy shoes could be the most romantic moment of my life. Kaelos picked me up this morning in his car, which always smelled like cinnamon and black coffee. He didn't tell me where we were going, just told me to wear something comfortable. I obeyed, though I was filled with curiosity during the entire trip. "I know you need new shoes," he finally said when we stopped in front of a small shoe boutique tucked away in a corner of the old town. "The ones you're wearing are starting to fall apart. You deserve something better." I wanted to argue—my old shoes were a little worn, but they were still comfortable. But the gentle look in his eyes stopped me. The boutique was quiet and warm. It smelled like new leather and pine. A middle-aged woman greeted us with a friendly smile and recognized Kaelos immediately. "Oh, you're finally back. You said you wanted to pick out some shoes for your special girl." My cheeks flushed. Kaelos just smiled slightly a