Cassian does not say a word after my outburst, after my lie about Brandon.
He only exhales slowly, the type of breath that vibrates through his chest and straight into me. His arms tighten around me, and even though his face stays unreadable, I can feel it.
His anger.
His frustration.
He was hurt.
That cold, silent storm brewing beneath his skin.
It is ridiculous how well I can feel him without him speaking. It is even more ridiculous how guilty I suddenly feel.
Why did I say that to him?
Why did I use Brandon like that?
Why did I try to hurt him the exact way he hurt me?
The wave of regret hits so fast it makes my stomach twist.
He carries me out of the hospital without setting me down.
Not even once. The entire time, it's like he has decided to personally kidnap me from my ow
