Chapter 32

LYDIA’S POV

The kitchen moment with Cassian stayed in my head long after it ended. Even after I escaped to my room that night. Even after I tried convincing myself it meant nothing.

But it did mean something. I just didn’t know what.

Cassian had held me like someone afraid I would disappear. Like my presence was the only thing keeping him grounded.

And the worst part? I hadn’t pushed him away. I