Cassian's POV.
The drive to the Blackstone house was quiet, except for the engine and the occasional shuffle of Drew and the boys in the backseat. I gripped the steering wheel like it was the only thing keeping me from losing control, my jaw tight. Every second without her twisted my stomach tighter. Aria. Alone. Vulnerable. Out there somewhere. I wouldn’t let it go. Not tonight. Not ever.
We split up when we reached the street. Half of my guys went one way, Drew taking the west side of the property with Walker. I led the rest straight for the front doors. The mansion was old but still fancy enough to show off the Blackstones’ wealth. The lights inside flicked on as we walked up the steps, and for a second, I hesitated. I didn’t know what I’d find inside.
The door swung open before I c
