Chapter 58

She could finally leave Alderburg.

Serena stared at the screen, holding her breath in anticipation.

"Serena-"

A cold voice suddenly cut through the air.

She looked up and saw Aaron sprinting towards her. Her heart skipped a beat, and her hands trembled slightly.

"You can't leave!"

His voice echoed through the empty airport, amplified to a haunting degree, enveloping Serena in a chilling grip.

Her hands shook even more.

She quickly lifted her gaze, her eyes meeting Aaron's intense stare as he closed the distance. Her eyes reddened, void of warmth. "And what if I must?"

"As soon as you buy that ticket, the police will be on their way. Serena, making this a scene won't do you any good."

Serena let out a bitter laugh, filled with melancholy. "So what? As long as I can leave before they arrive, I have no regrets!"

Aaron's eyes narrowed sharply. "What does Northspire have that makes you so desperate to go back?!"

Despair flickered in Serena's eyes.

Aaron would never understand.

meant everything to her-they were the

last connection

had no appreciation for their true

them as items to be

remaining pieces would surely be

her head

moment, the bustling airport

the printer spitting

he vaulted over the counter, grabbing Serena with

me!"

coming back with

Serena

won't..." Serena struggled, trying desperately

his hold

a last-ditch effort, she bit down hard on

sensing her move, quickly retracted

her up.

Serena fought against him.

grip was

were sinking into quicksand, unable to

"Aaron!"

at Aaron's chiseled jawline, her voice seething with anger. "Aaron,

a moment, then tightened his hold

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