~NYRA

The moment Sylver and Rylan left the room, I turned to Cassian.

Considering everything that was happening, there was no way I would stay in the mansion alone with Dylan. No way.

Not after what he dared to say to me.

"Do you want to come along?" Cassian asked, already reading the worry in my gaze before I could even find the words to state them.

I turned to my mother and her pale state gave me the courage I needed. "Yes," I agreed. "I want to help."

The real plan wasn't exactly to help but ...