Chapter 30

Omniscient POV “Seraphina, all I want is to share a simple birthday dinner with you. I’m not asking for anything else, Seraphina.” Darius spoke with a sense of desperation, reaching out to gently grasp Seraphina’s hand, his gaze searching her eyes with intensity. Seraphina met his gaze, a flicker of sympathy and pity swelling within her. The two of them stood there, silently, neither saying a word. “Seraphina… could you please stay and have dinner with me? I’ve been preparing for this meal for so long… please, can you?” Darius’s humble, pleading tone softened Seraphina’s heart. After a long pause, she gave a reluctant nod. She finally agreed. After all, Damon had been gone for a while, and even when he returned, there would be nothing for her to eat. Soon after, Seraphina followed Darius back to the restaurant. They sat down, the silence between them awkward and heavy. As Darius prepared the food for her, he appeared lost in thought, his expression clouded. The be