Chapter 38: When Did You Buy This Bracelet?
(Seraphina's POV)
"Luna Cassandra," I paused, greeting Cassandra Volkov with cool politeness.
Despite everything that had transpired, she was still an elder Luna. Basic courtesy demanded acknowledgment.
Cassandra's gaze was complex and moved, as if she had much to say. But ultimately she only managed, "You came too."
"Yes, I came with my mother," I replied evenly.
The weight of our shared history hung between us like a heavy curtain. Once, she had been like an aunt to me during my engagement to Damien. Now we were little more than strangers navigating the wreckage of broken promises.
"Sera," Damien mumbled, unable to help but speak my childhood nickname softly.
My inquiring gaze fell upon his face. I showed politeness, aloofness,
