Chapter 26 : CONFUSION

Serena’s POV

The moment we stepped out of the headquarters, I was still reeling from the whirlwind of events that had just transpired. My mind was a chaotic storm of thoughts and emotions, each one vying for dominance.

How had a simple misunderstanding led us to this point? I glanced at Baird, hoping to find some semblance of clarity or reassurance in his expression, but his face was set in a hard, unreadable mask.

"Baird, I—" I began, my voice barely more than a whisper. He cut me off with a slight shake of his head, his eyes darting to the warriors surrounding us. It was clear that this was not the time nor the place for a conversation of this magnitude.

As we made our way to the waiting vehicle, a warrior I didn't recognize approached us. He was tall and broad-shouldered, with a friendly demeanor that starkly contrasted with the tension radiating from Baird.

"Congratulations, Baird!" the warrior exclaimed, clapping Baird on the shoulder with a camaraderie that suggested