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Maximus’s voice broke as he remembered Leonardo’s chilling smirk when he spoke of Serenity.

Peter felt a cold shiver crawl down his spine. Memories of Alexia flooded his mind. She had confided in him during a week he had spent caring for her. She had told him how Leonardo had abused her repeatedly–even after Lucius. was conceived and born. Leonardo had threatened to harm Lucius as a child if Alexia resisted. At the time, Peter had dismissed her story with a bitter, “Everyone gets their own hell eventually.”

But now, Peter knew it was all true. Leonardo was capable of the worst kind of evil.

Alden carefully placed Serenity on the bed in his room, a space meticulously decorated in a minimalist style. This property, located in Redspire, was one Peter had insisted on acquiring for occasional use during their travels.

As Serenity settled onto the bed, she instinctively stirred. The absence of Alden’s warmth woke her, and fear mixed with gratitude and confusion washed over her. She sat up suddenly as Alden turned to leave the room.

“Don’t go! Don’t leave me… please…” she said, her voice trembling.

Hearing her plea, Alden turned back, his gaze softening as he looked at her. Her piercing blue–gray eyes met his, and he offered her a gentle smile as he approached.

“Sorry, did I wake you? That wasn’t my intention. How are you feeling?”

reasons she couldn’t explain, Serenity felt calmer in Alden’s

your warmth anymore. I… I’m a little cold,” she said, pulling the thin sheet tighter around herself.

to a small table in the room.

handed it to her. As he moved to leave the room

here with me? I don’t

before placing the bag on the bed and sitting down on

have to worry anymore,” he said, his voice reassuring. “This is a safe house. Nothing bad can happen

reached out and gently brushed a strand of hair from her face, his hand lingering on her cheek.

directly into his eyes, the intensity of her gaze making Alden swallow hard. They were dangerously close.

forward to press her lips softly against his. Her inexperience was evident as her hands nervously clung to his neck. At first, Alden hesitated, unsure if he should respond. But within seconds,

compare to the overwhelming heat and intensity of this moment. As Alden’s hand slid to her bare back, pulling her closer, he felt her soft curves press against him. The sensation nearly made him

struck him as his thoughts cleared, and he reluctantly pulled back, his

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want this, but… this isn’t the right

mix of frustration and hurt as she looked

downward as the sheet covering her upper body slipped slightly. He averted his gaze, flustered.

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