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…

drive it down to you once it’s ready,” he said simply.

and you’ll get home today

had insisted on packing us enough food for a small army,

and thermoses of coffee into our hands

called from the front porch as Caleb started the engine. “And Sera-you come back and visit us soon,

heard your phone calls” Caleb said once we’d

“He’s five. The most amazing little boy you’ll ever meet-smart and funny and full of

fall in

thoughtfully. “That’s a fun age. All questions and curiosity, I

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

Adrian’s more challenging questions.

“He sounds incredible. What about

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

said quickly, noticing my change

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

know

moment, processing this information. “That must be hard, raising

it. He’s the best thing that ever happened to me, even if the

weren’t… ideal.”

you married now?

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

I could say that name, my phone started ringing. Adrian’s contact photo filled the

said,

sparkling with excitement. He was

visible in

enthusiasm. “When are you coming home? I

too, baby. I’m on my way home right

“Really? Really really?”

really,” I confirmed, using our special phrase. “Have you been good for Ophelia and Mr.

Mr. Damien taught me how to tie my shoes yesterday, and Ophelia let me help make cookies, and we went to the park

a

Adrian’s chatter, I became aware that Caleb had gone very quiet beside me. I glanced over and saw him watching

with an expression

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

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