Gregory needed and wanted Serena by his side. That being said, he knew that their being together would be risky - far too risky - and he wasn’t selfish enough to want the dragon princess’ demise.
If this ship is meant to sink, it’ll sink with only me aboard, he told himself as he walked from work to the bus station.
Gregory knew he had been harsh with Serena, and that there might be no going back, but what was he supposed to do? He couldn’t possibly allow her into his life. His future didn’t look bright, but he had vowed to do his damnest to achieve his goal, and then - and only then - pursue and court his mate.
He, the fruit of a most frowned upon union, between a vampire and a warlock, couldn’t help but remember his mother at that moment.
She had been the most down-to-earth and
