The Inevitable Heir

SERAFINA

Dante stiffened instantly, pulling away from me and going straight towards Zara.

“No, don’t leave!” he said quickly, grabbing her hand. “I love you, Zara. Please don't leave. You’re going to be my tutor. Isn’t it right, Mommy?”

I looked at him, then at her. Then back at him.

“Of course it’s okay,” Dario said before I could answer, his hand settling on my shoulder.

“Can she stay for breakf