Unfamiliar Reflection

Astrid

The light streaming in through the open window is dim when I hear the door open. I sit up abruptly, on high alert. I knew, eventually, someone would come to wake me, to let me know there’d been a mistake. I’m honestly surprised it took this long. The clock on the wall says it’s almost 7:00 in the evening. Cassian really should have better control of his people.

“Pardon me, Miss Astrid.” The