Chapter 29

Ronan’s POV

“Here you go,” I said, handing my credit card to the cashier. She nodded, swiped it, and waited. “Hurry up and pack it,” I urged, tapping my foot impatiently. She complied without a word, folding items into bags with swift efficiency.

I could barely stay still. I needed to get home to Seris—to see her face light up when she saw what I’d brought her. Over the time we’d spent together, she’d grown on me more than I’d ever expected. I missed her laughter, the way her eyes sparkled when she got excited, how she blushed at my kisses.

‘Shut up, Noctyr,’ I muttered inwardly, acknowledging the truth in his silent taunt. This was more than just breaking a spell or refusing to appear weak. I was falling for Seris. I wanted her near me all the time. Rescuing her from the elders’ judgment had been the turning point. Seeing her battered and bleeding, something inside me snapped—I couldn’t stand her pain. And after each moment we’d shared since then, I felt em