"Sure, leave the orphanage to me," Serena said, stretching her arms high above her head.
Her back arched as she tensed her muscles, and I caught myself staring as her breasts hung forward with the movement, her dress pulling tight across her body.
I quickly looked away, heat creeping up my neck.
Focus, Rune.
I'd asked Serena to take care of the orphanage in Seraphina's place. With everything that had happened, the kids needed someone strong, someone capable. Serena was perfect for it.
Behind me, Lydia stood silently against the wall, arms crossed, watching everything with those observant eyes of hers.
She was new here, didn't know anyone, and no one knew her. She'd left her friends, left Commander Quinn and Tugnier, left everything familiar to follow me.
And here I was, letting her stand there like some stray.
I sighed, guilt settling heavy in my chest.
I turned and smiled at Lydia. She tilted her head slightly, confusion flickering across her face.
