Serena flipped her hand over to lace her fingers with his. Her bright, usually indifferent eyes held a rare intensity.
She glanced at Nicholas before turning to her brothers. "I promise you, I won't do anything reckless."
Jasper's eyes widened, staring at her unblinkingly as if trying to spot a single crack in her facade. "Really?"
"Really." Serena's expression was calm and perfectly steady. There wasn't an ounce of guilt in her demeanor as she spoke earnestly, "In three days, we board together."
The tension in Jasper's shoulders finally dissipated.
He collapsed back onto the sofa, letting out a long exhale. "Alright. Then we have three days to prep."
Still not entirely convinced, he pointed a finger at her to emphasize his point. "We have a deal. In three days, we all board together."
Jerrick leveled a strict look at Serena. "You are not allowed to go off on your own during these three days."
Julian's elegant features still held a trace of worry, but his tone had completely softened. "Serena, leave the boarding passes, black-market identities, and the boarding channels for Whitecliffe Harbor to us."
"All you need to do is rest, get your strength back, and in three days, we depart as a team."
Nicholas didn't say a word.
He simply held Serena's hand, his thumb gently caressing the back of her knuckles.
His gaze remained locked on her.
It was as if he was trying to verify if her promise was actually genuine.
Serena looked at the men surrounding her.
Seeing their tight expressions and the overwhelming, fiercely protective love they couldn't hide, a slow smile curved her lips.
The smile was faint.
But it was enough to soften her naturally icy features.
"Okay," she nodded. "I'll listen to you guys. We'll board together in three days."
"When the time comes, we'll see who exactly ends up trapped in this little setup."
Jasper slammed a hand on the table. "Then it's settled! Whoever backs out is a total coward!"
Jerrick sighed. "Jasper, you're an older brother now. Can you try acting a little more mature?"
Jasper scoffed defensively. "It's called setting the stakes. Do you even understand the concept?"


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