Dominic, Eli, Zac, and Mark lounged in Eli’s apartment, the late morning sun spilling through the windows. Dominic absentmindedly toyed with his coffee cup, thoughts of Serena and the wedding swirling in his mind.

“Man, I still can’t believe Roman just disappeared like that,” Zac said, shaking his head. “And on the peak point of the wedding too. Crazy timing.”

“Yeah… poor Serena,” Eli added, leaning back. “She’s strong, but even she can’t control everything. Roman’s gone, and all the eyes in the city are on her.”

Dominic’s jaw tightened. “I hate seeing her like that. I want to help, but I don’t know how.”

Mark smirked, leaning forward. “Then...