CASSIA’S POV: I liked that the Alpha had decided to respect some of my wishes. Surprisingly, Lucius had asked the servants to take all of his things from the room we had both shared, and moved them to a seperate bedroom that was on the other side of the palace. Even though, at every given opportunity, the Alpha would sneakily ask if Lucius and I were ok. I made sure to tell him that I was ok and that I didn't know about Lucius — even if he was seated in the same hall with me. I always left two chairs in between us at breakfast and then, lunch and dinner was held in my own space, solo. It was a new feeling, a wonderful feeling. Even though at times, it was hard being away from him. I realized just how toxic he was, how much he had done to me, things I didn't deserve and that Boone woul

