Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 136

Chapter 137

"You don't understand Aaron," Serena said, her eyes fixed on the horizon as the light in them began to fade. "If I don't go back, I'm afraid Samuel, Claire, and Joy might be in danger."

Zachary's expression changed instantly.

"Please, take me back," Serena added with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.

Zachary sighed, recognizing the forced cheerfulness in Serena's demeanor.

"Alright."

"Thank you, Uncle," Serena said before retreating into the cabin.

Half an hour later.

The boat came to a stop at the dock.

Serena took a deep breath before stepping out of the cabin.

On the shore, a fleet of sleek black sedans awaited them, their headlights illuminating the beach as if it were broad daylight.

Serena immediately spotted Aaron.

yet his

more chiseled under the moonlight, with his

each step she took

had approached Aaron with the fervor of a moth to a flame. Aaron avoided meeting Serena's eyes, filled with resentment, but

settling on the lower half

and captivating as a porcelain doll's, her delicate nose above lips the color of

Aaron swallowed hard.

"Get in the car."

Serena asked, scanning the beach

Her heart sank.

Aaron nodded at Victor.

his cue, Victor went to one of the

from the car, running to Serena as soon as she

her head gently, then turned to Aaron. "I'd like

he got into the car with his men. Only

You silly girl, why did you

hadn't..." Serena glanced at

me? He's just trying

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