Verity's pov

Afte Cassian stormed out, leaving me alone in his chambers, I sat on the edge of the bed with my fingers twisted in the sheets, unsure of what to do. The air still carried his scent and it left me unsettled. I didn’t belong here. At least, that’s how it felt.

After sitting there for too long, I decided to take a bath. The steaming water eased the tightness in my muscles, washing away the lingering shadows of my nightmares. For a moment, I felt light, almost normal.

When ...