"Come now. We are family here. There is no need for such ceremony."
Truth be told, regardless of how accommodating everyone tried to be, the atmosphere remained delicate.
Orion decided to shatter the tension. He stepped forward, wrapping his left arm around Lilith and his right around Seraphina, guiding them toward the inner sanctum of the keep.
Seraphina attempted to pull away, a flash of defiance in her eyes, but Orion was unyielding. His arm was like iron, his hand claiming her breast with a bold, possessive familiarity that brooked no argument. Realizing resistance was futile, Seraphina shot him a withering glare, her cheeks flushing crimson, but she allowed him to hold her.
And so, the proud Seraphina took up residence in Blackstone City.
