With that, Serena marched out of the room, leaving behind Ella in a daze as she looked at the door and realized... Serena was alive... That was not her ghost. She brought her knees to her chest and broke down in relief...
he door had barely closed behind her when Serena's eyes met Aiden's. She stilled. He was watching her, his gaze unreadable. Was he angry? Worried about what she had just said to his sister? But she had her answer before she could even dwell on it. Aiden stepped toward her, his expression dark with concern.
Without a word, he reached out and wiped her forehead. Serena blinked, realizing only then that she was in a cold sweat. He studied her, his brows furrowed, and then he spoke.
"Are you alright?"
Serena felt warmth spread through her chest. This was it. He was concerned about her. That was good. But before she could answer, a sudden shift of air behind her made her tense.
Then, she was engulfed in a hug.
