ALONZO'S POV :
My friendship with Serafina was unlike any other. We had a bond that was unbreakable, even in the darkest of times. We were like two sides of the same coin, complementing each other's strengths and weaknesses perfectly. Our sarcasm was our way of showing affection, and it was refreshing to be back to our normal bantering.
As my stay in Serafina's house was coming to an end, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. Don't get me wrong, I loved staying with her and taking care of her, but I missed the familiarity of my own home. The thought of going back to my own bed and seeing my family again brought a smile to my face.
That evening, Serafina and I were practicing our fighting skills like we always did. The training ground was filled with guards, but it felt like some
