Seraphine’s POV
“What took you so long?” Vesperus inquired, his voice dripping with impatience. Ignoring his comment, I reclaimed my position at the table, my gaze fixed on the wooden surface.
“You’re not ignoring me, are you?” he pressed on, his tone laced with curiosity. “We need to discuss what transpired in the forest between you and Lucian.”
“Did you eavesdrop on our conversation?” I squinted at him suspiciously, seeking confirmation. Vesperus met my accusing gaze with a sly smirk playing on his lips.
“Ah, you seem to have forgotten that I, too, am a vampire,” he retorted, emphasizing his words. “My hearing is just as heightened as yours.”
I rolled my eyes dismissively. “You could have tuned us out,” I retorted, hoping to undermine his point.
“But why would I do that?” he counte
