Chapter 105

CASSIAN

Seraphina went quiet. She stared at the floor, her expression distant. Like my words had hurt her somehow.

I replayed what I said in my head. Had I revealed too much? Had I let on that I was not ready to give my heart to anyone? Or had I made her feel so sorry for me?

Of course that would affect her. She was trapped in a loveless marriage. Probably longed for something real. Something genuine.

And here I was, saying I was not ready for that kind of connection.

I ...