ANNIKA'S POV
I took a deep breath and sighed. It felt like I was floating, and my mind was in turmoil. I sat on the couch, waiting for Caspian to go home. It's been five hours since he left his office to follow Juliette, and yet, he has not returned home. I had no idea where they went, but my heart ached at the thought that they were together...or that maybe they're doing something behind my back.
To be honest, I had no idea how I went home today. Whatever magic I felt inside Caspian's office earlier, it immediately disappeared, leaving a hollow feeling inside me. I reminded myself about our contract, but I can't stop myself from hurting. It pained me to think that he could drop me. . . Or leave me in an instant whenever Juliette was there.
Sometimes, I wonder if all his gestures were t
