My Sister Stole My Mate And I Let Her (Seraphina) novel Chapter 39

Chapter 39: Chapter 39 FEDEX IT

SERAPHINA’S POV

With Maya blissfully preoccupied with dating—basking in her new-mate glow—I found myself alone after training for the first time in a while.

She’d practically purred her way through sparring today, leaving me stretched out and sore in the best way, but also... empty.

It was silly, maybe, since we’d only just recently become friends, but I missed hanging out with her.

She’d ended our session early, so instead of going home right away, I decided to do a little shopping. Without Daniel’s ravenous appetite to feed, I hadn’t needed to restock until now.

When I was done at the Farmer’s market, I headed over to the mall. I missed my baby so much, and since I couldn’t be with him physically, I wanted to do some shopping so I could send him gifts.

As soon as I started picking things out, I couldn’t stop. I bought books, puzzles, art supplies, clothes, and shoes. I pushed my overflowing cart, shaking my head as I left the mall.

I rarely splurged on myself, but I would empty my bank account if it made Daniel happy.

As I neared the sliding glass doors, the specialty gaming store caught my eye. I stopped, glanced at my overflowing cart, then back at the store—then headed in.

I followed the familiar flicker of pixelated lights to the wall of limited releases. I heaved a sigh of relief when I saw it—only one copy left. Dragon Blight III: Firestorm Quest

Daniel was obsessed with the game and had already played Dragon Blight I and II so much that he had memorized every level and mastered every move.

He’d been so excited for the challenge the new release would pose. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

My hand reached out at the exact moment another did.

Fingers brushed mine—warm, calloused, painfully familiar.

I froze.

Kieran.

He blinked at me, just as stunned. And for a moment, neither of us moved, like our hands tethered us in some invisible standoff.

He cleared his throat first. "Sera."

I didn’t let myself flinch. "Kieran."

He looked down at the game between us and then back at me. "Daniel’s favorite."

"I know," I said evenly. "I was getting it for him."

"So was I."

The silence stretched—thick and heavy.

"Let me take it," he said. "I’ll pay for it and have it sent in your name."

I bristled. "That’s unnecessary."

"Sera—"

"I can afford to buy my son a game," I said, sharper than intended. "I never needed your money before, and I sure as hell don’t need it now."

He exhaled. "That’s not what I meant."

"Whatever," I mumbled, grabbing the game.

His jaw tensed. "How do you plan to get it to him anyway? You can’t exactly FedEx it out to the very confidential, very secure island."

I stilled. I hadn’t thought of that. I’d bought Daniel enough gifts to fill Santa’s sack and hadn’t even considered how I was going to get them to him.

Kieran raised a brow, waiting, already looking smug.

"Beta Gavin," I said suddenly. "I’m pretty sure he knows how to deliver packages to the ’very confidential, very secure island.’"

With that, I turned on my heels and headed towards the self-checkout, reaching for my wallet.

But I’d evidently rubbed Kieran the wrong way.

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