Chapter 61

Third person p.o.v

The morning sun painted the castle’s stone walls in shades of gold and orange. Cassia awoke with a start, her heart pounding in her chest. The memories of last night flooded her mind, making her cheeks flush with embarrassment.

She glanced over to the other side of the grand bed, where King Darius lay peacefully asleep. His tousled hair and relaxed expression made him look almo