Chapter 74
When Evan and Serenity stepped outside into the crisp, quiet night, she felt her lungs expand fully for the first time all evening. She could finally breathe. She had been so caught up in making sure her father was comfortable and navigating the emotional rollercoaster of his departure that she hadn’t taken a single moment to truly appreciate the grandeur of the holiday ball.
“I don’t think I ever told you how beautiful you look tonight,” Evan said softly, his gaze fixed on her as he watched her close her eyes and lean into the biting chill of the New York winter air.
“No, I don’t think you did, now that you mention it,” Serenity replied, opening her eyes and looking up at him. She quickly cataloged the events of the evening in her mind. Everything was pretty much one long, h
