Chapter 56

LYDIA’S POV

I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I just stood there, staring at him like maybe, just maybe I had misunderstood. Maybe I had misheard him.

“She’ll stay in my room.” The words echoed in my head. Loud. Sharp. Unforgiving.

My throat felt dry. “Your room?” I repeated slowly.

Cassian didn’t look away. Didn’t even hesitate. “Yes.” Something inside my chest twisted painfully.

“But you ha