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…

to you once it’s ready,” he said simply. “In the meantime, you can ride with me in my truck.

and you’ll get home

Margaret had insisted on

coffee into our hands despite our

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

about your son, I heard your phone calls” Caleb said once we’d reached the main highway. “Adrian, right? How old

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

way of making everyone fall in love with him within five minutes of meeting

“That’s a fun

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works, why the sky is blue, where babies come from…” I laughed,

Adrian’s more challenging questions.

incredible. What about his

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

my change in mood. “I

I struggled to find the right words. “Adrian

even know he

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

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

weren’t… ideal.”

married now?

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

that name, my phone

take this,” I said, accepting

eyes sparkling with excitement.

in the

“When are you coming home?

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

“Really? Really really?”

special phrase. “Have you been good for Ophelia and Mr.

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

friends with a dog named Charlie!”

gone very

expression of wonder.

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

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