Seraphina's POV
I blinked, then took the tie from his hand. "You can't do it yourself?"
"I can," he said with a small smirk. "But I want you to do it."
I rolled my eyes, but couldn't stop the smile spreading across my face. Standing on my tiptoes slightly, I looped the tie around his collar and began working on the knot. He watched me the entire time, his gaze so intense it made my hands tremble slightly.
"Stop staring," I muttered, focusing on the tie.
"I can't help it," he said softly. "You're beautiful."
My cheeks flushed hot. "Adrian..."
"Especially when you blush like that," he teased.
I finished the knot with more force than necessary and smoothed down his collar. "There. Done," I whispered, stepping back, but before I could, he caught my hand and brought it to his lips, pressing a gentle kiss to my knuckles.
"Come home safe," he murmured.
My heart fluttered. "I will."
"And call me if you need anything."
"I will."
"And don't overwork yourself."
