Chapter 50

"Serena!"

Declan screamed as he jolted awake from his dream.

The sky outside was just beginning to lighten, and Declan turned toward my direction. His eyes lit up with joy as he immediately lunged toward me. "Serena, you're finally back!"

It was clear he was aiming for a hug, but he missed entirely, crashing heavily onto the floor instead.

The fall was enough to knock whatever sleepiness he had le