SARAPHINA'S POV

After Cassian left, I was shown to my room by a maid. For hours, I stayed inside, feeling nervous and scared about coming outside. I can't tell if the maids recognized me, but even if they did, they did an excellent job at hiding it.

Cassian had said he wouldn't be back early, and I have absolutely no idea what to do with my time. I couldn't stop turning on the bed, feeling so restless. A sudden grumble in my stomach made me sigh heavily.

I sat up, resting my back on the ...