Sera's Point of View
The cafe was busier than usual for a Saturday morning. I moved between tables with practiced efficiency, taking orders, delivering drinks, clearing dishes.
"Sera!" Leo called from behind the counter, gesturing me over. "Got a minute?"
I finished wiping down a table and headed his way. "What's up?"
He studied me for a moment, his expression thoughtful. Almost surprised. "You look different today. Good different. Really good, actually."
Heat crept up my neck. "I don't know what you mean."
"Come on. You're practically glowing." His smile was genuine, lacking the flirtatious edge it used to have. "Whatever you've been doing, keep it up. You look even more beautiful than before."
'He can sense the change,' my wolf said smugly. 'We're complete now. Stronger. It shows.
