CHAPTER 399

Serena stood at the edge of the room, watching.

Declan and Pres hovered over Valerie, their focus solely on her, their voices low and coaxing.

"I swear, Trixie, if you had waited just ten more minutes, I was going to fake a heart attack just to get Declan to carry me in his arms for once," Pres joked, nudging her shoulder lightly.

Valerie let out a soft breath of amusement, shaking her head. "You’