Breathing Again

Astrid

“Why does it still hurt?” I ask after we’ve been holding each other for a while. This is the second thing I ask Cassian after I demand to know where Orion is. While I’m aching to see my baby, Cassian explains to me that he’s the only reason my father is allowing us to be together, so I’ll have to be patient a bit longer. Just knowing that he’s safe and near me is a comfort.

“Maybe because w