Chapter 10

Seraphina's POV I descended the stairs with my heart still pounding wildly. The image of Kaelos so close, his warm breath on my face, his fingers gently touching my cheek felt so real that I had to close my eyes for a moment to calm myself. “Finally!“ Callista exclaimed when she saw me at the bottom of the stairs. She stood in the spacious living room with a wide smile and... a box wrapped in silver gift paper with an elegant blue ribbon. “What's that?” I asked, trying to divert my thoughts from what had almost happened in the room. “A welcome gift!” Callista handed me the box enthusiastically. ”Come on, open it!” I carefully unwrapped it and found an emerald green silk scarf with beautiful silver ornaments at the ends—the emblem of the Nightveil Pack, a wolf howling under the moon. “Callista, this... is so beautiful,” I whispered, running my fingers over the soft silk. “Do you like it? I had it specially made to match your favorite color,” she said, squeezing my hand warmly. ”Oh, and