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.

were the only relics

last connection to

Penelope had no appreciation for their true

only saw them as

back, the remaining pieces would surely be sold off

lowered her head and clicked the

the bustling

clatter of the printer spitting out her

he vaulted over the counter, grabbing

of me!" Serena snapped, anger

coming back with

pulling Serena

struggled, trying desperately to break free

his hold was too

effort, she bit down

move, quickly

her up.

Serena fought against him.

grip was

were sinking

"Aaron!"

loomed closer, Serena glared at Aaron's chiseled jawline, her voice seething with anger.

paused for a moment, then tightened his hold on her. "Then

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