60 Chapter 60

60 Chapter 60

Seraphina’s POV 1

After breakfast with the Morrison family, I found myself reluctant to leave the warmth and comfort of their home. But I knew I couldn’t stay any longer-Adrian was waiting for me, and my life was back in Silver Moon Harbor.

“I think I should really get going.” I said, standing from the kitchen table where we’d been lingering over coffee and Margaret’s incredible

homemade cinnamon rolls.

Caleb looked up from his cup. “Where will you go from here?”

“Back home to Silver Moon Harbor,” I replied, then found myself adding impulsively, “Actually, Caleb, would you like to come visit

sometime? I mean, if you ever find yourself in the city… I’d love to show you around.”

He was quiet for a moment, considering my invitation with that careful way he had of thinking things through. Finally, a slow smile

spread across his face.

“You know what? That sounds really nice, Sera. And actually…” He paused, running a hand through his hair. “I’ve been putting off a supply

run to the city for weeks now. We need parts for the shop that I can only get from the bigger dealers down south. Maybe I could drive

down with you, take care of business.”

Relief flooded through me at the thought of not having to make the long drive alone. “That would be wonderful! Are you sure you don’t

mind the company?”

“Mind?” Caleb’s smile widened. “I’d enjoy it.”

“Your car is still broken.” He stood up, brushing his hands off on his jeans. “It isn’t going anywhere for a while.”

My heart sank. “How long would it take to fix?”

“Well, I could do the work myself at our shop,” Caleb said, studying the damage with a professional eye. “But with parts and everything…

least a week, maybe more. Supply chains up here aren’t exactly reliable these days. I’ll fix your car and drive it down to you once it’s ready,” he said simply.

home today instead of

loaded into Caleb’s pickup truck. Margaret had insisted on packing

and thermoses of coffee into our hands

carefully, Robert called from the front porch as Caleb started the engine. “And Sera-you

said once we’d reached the

most amazing

everyone fall in love with him

a

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know how everything works, why the sky is blue, where babies

Adrian’s more challenging questions.

chuckled. “He sounds incredible. What about

hit me like a cold splash of water, wiping the smile from my

quickly, noticing my change in

to find the right words. “Adrian was unexpected. A surprise from a night

even know he

for a moment, processing this information. “That must be hard, raising him on

“But Adrian makes everything worth it. He’s the best

weren’t… ideal.”

married now? Or seeing

in my cheeks at the personal question. “No, I’m not married. And as

could say that name, my phone started

should take this,” I said, accepting the video call.

sparkling with excitement.

visible in

enthusiasm. “When

you too, baby. I’m on my way home right now, actually. I should be there in a few

“Really? Really really?”

I confirmed, using our special phrase. “Have

taught me how to tie my shoes yesterday, and Ophelia let me help make

a dog named Charlie!”

very quiet beside

an expression

who’s that man driving?” Adrian asked suddenly, having apparently noticed Caleb

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