(POV: Akashic Records)
Lumiere walked behind Serena.
She was mad, and he didn't know how best to calm her.
"I'm sorry, Serena," he murmured, regret lingering in his voice.
Serena turned to him, her eyes searching his face. Folding her hands, she replied with a hint of resignation, "It's okay, Lord Lumiere. I don't have a problem with it. If you want to pursue something with Stellaria, it's your choice."
Lumiere heaved a sigh, feeling a pang of guilt in his chest.
"You don't understand... Stellaria caught me off guard," he confessed.
Serena rolled her eyes, looking away. "Oh, really?" she retorted, her tone carried sarcasm.
Lumiere nodded earnestly, his eyes pleading for understanding.
"Yes, she came on too strong, and I didn't know how to handle it," he explained.
Serena's lips formed a gentle pout, her cheeks puffing up in a slight pucker. "But you seemed to be enjoying it, didn't you?" she remarked, her eyes trailing to the side.
