I slowly opened my eyes, wincing as the harsh morning light stabbed at my brain like a thousand tiny knives. My body felt like a tightly coiled spring, every muscle tense and screaming in protests. Memories of the previous night came flooding back, a jumbled mix of masks, dimly lit corridors, and frustrating dead ends. Ah yes, a video footage to clear my name And then, there was him. My gaze drifted to the side, and my heart skipped a beat as I took in the sight of Cassian, lying beside me with a peaceful expression on his face. His dark hair was mussed, and his eyelashes cast a faint shadow on his cheeks. His lips, curled into a subtle smile, seemed to whisper sweet dreams. Even in sleep , he exuded an effortless charm that made my chest flutter. Wow, God really took his time to cr

