Maybe I could give it a try

After the intense battle and the harrowing encounter with the demon wolf, we finally headed back to Lydia's castle. The journey was relatively silent, the adrenaline from the fight slowly ebbing away, leaving me feeling both exhausted and contemplative. Seraphine stayed close, her presence a comforting constant despite the turmoil in my heart.

Once we arrived at the castle, I took the opportunity to talk alone with Lydia. She led me to a quiet sitting room, its cozy ambiance a stark contrast to the chaos we had just escaped. We settled into plush chairs, and I took a deep breath, trying to gather my thoughts.

"So," Lydia began with a teasing glint in her eyes, "you and Seraphine, huh?"

I felt my cheeks heat up instantly. "Lydia, it's not like that," I stammered, though even I could hear how unconvincing I sounded.

"Oh, really?" she leaned back, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. "Because from where I'm standing, it looks exactly like that."