A Mothers Confession

Seraphine was taken aback by Cassian's question.

She asked warily, "Do you want me to be your mother, Cass?"

Her heart was pounding frantically.

She had been gone for five years, causing Cass so much pain in the Vanguard household. She wasn't sure if Cass would forgive her for being such an irresponsible mother.

"It is what it is. In this case, I sincerely hope that you are my mother, but hoping i