Peniel
I can barely process everything after my conversation with Selene by the lake. Her words echo in my mind, twisting my thoughts. Cassian, the prince who’s never let anyone get close, trusting me? It’s ridiculous. I would be stupid to believe he’s starting to like me. He’s just trying to manipulate me, make me think I’m someone special so I’ll help him. I know it.
But then there’s the memory of that night—the kiss. I kissed him because I needed something, someone, to reassure me, and for that moment, he was it. I hate that I still crave that feeling. I can’t let myself get drawn in again.
“And now you’re drowning,” Nyx’s voice cuts into my thoughts.
“I’m not,” I snap back, shaking my head. “I need to make a deal with their enemies right away.”
“What are you going to do?” she asks
