Serina POV
I'm not sure what I expect, but being pulled into strong arms that have tingles dancing on my skin is not it. Despite the feeling of being safe for the first time in a very long time, I quickly step out of his embrace. My eyes meet his briefly and the sadness I see there has an ache forming in my chest. I can already feel the bond starting to form between us. I know the more time I spend with him or feeling his touch is going to make it harder to do what I came here to do.
Can I really betray the man that is meant to be mine? I shake those thoughts away because I have no choice. "Lizzy, can you take Serina to my floor and show her to one of the guests' rooms to get cleaned up? Serina, I know I didn't make the best first impression, but I'm hoping you'll be willing to sit and
