SERENA’S POV

"Calm down, Serena. It was just a nightmare," he said, his voice soothing.

I went silent, feeling my hands tremble as I placed them over my racing heart. "I'm sorry," I managed to say, my voice quivering. "I must have been triggered because of what happened earlier tonight."

Kaden's gaze softened, and he sat down on the edge of the bed. "It's okay, Serena. Nightmares can be overwhelming, especially after a traumatic experience. You don't have to apologize."

I nodded, feeling a mix of both relief and a little bit of embarrassment. "I just hope I didn't wake up the whole mansion."

Kaden shook his head, a small...