Chapter 24

Seraphina's POV I was relaxing on the sofa that afternoon when an Omega servant gently knocked on my door. When I opened it, he stood there holding the most beautiful bouquet of cornflowers I had ever seen—dozens of flowers in shades of golden yellow and cream, their delicate petals catching the afternoon sunlight streaming through the window. “These are for you, Miss Seraphina,” he said shyly. “They were just delivered.” My heart raced as I took the flowers, inhaling their sweet, delicate scent. Cornflowers had always been my favorite—their simple beauty and cheerful colors always lifted my mood. But how could someone here know that? I searched the flowers for a card and found a small, elegant note between the stems: “May these flowers brighten your day. - K” Suddenly, my phone rang. Kaelos's name appeared on the screen, and I felt the familiar thud of my heart in my chest. “Hello,” I answered, trying to sound casual despite the smile that almost broke through. “Did you receive the fl