Author's note: this is from Seraphina's point of view
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Aldus listened attentively as I told him about flowers blooming and me falling asleep like someone turned off the lights.
I scaled down on hugging and kissing, but Aldus knew that I was with Duke.
"Come back, right now.", he said firmly.
I knew that he will say that, but I was not willing.
I was fighting a battle of wanting to stay with Duke and fearing that I might harm him, but I didn't want to leave.
After seven long years, we are finally together. Actually, it's after eleven years because my emotions sprouted from the first day we met. My heart was aching at the thought of parting from Duke.
"Serina?", Aldus called. "Did you hear me?"
"I did…", I responded reluctantly. "But I don't think that will solve anything."
"What do you mean?", his voice was rising. "You can't control it and it's draining you. Come home."
