Why Are You Still Hesitant?

Liam instinctively glanced around as Seraphina's voice slithered into his ears. His gaze swept across the hall until it landed on her—still lounging lazily at the far end, her lips curved in an unreadable smirk. He hesitated for only a moment before making his way toward her.

Upon reaching her, Liam gave a slight bow, his voice calm and collected. "You called for me, Professor Vale."

Seraphina clicked her tongue in disapproval, waving off his formal greeting as though it physically pained her. "Professor Vale? Ugh, please, stop. You make it sound like you're referring to my uncle, Orin Vale." She sighed theatrically before her lips curled into a playful smirk.

"You can simply call me Seraphina. Or," she leaned forward slightly, eyes twinkling with mischief, "just for you, you can call me Sera-kiss." She added a slow, seductive wink.