Chapter 7

Seraphina's POV

This time, Alexander was dead set on forcing me to be "normal."

For days, my surroundings were full of deliberate, unbearable stimulation.

Before, even when we fought, he'd leave me some breathing room. Now even that last bit of peace was gone.

I didn't know when my relationship with Alexander had become this.

But it wouldn't be much longer.

I looked at the encrypted message I'd just received on my phone.

From Julian: "Everything is arranged. In five days, the plane will be waiting at the agreed location. Seraphina, I look forward to meeting you."

I rubbed my…