. Daelan's POV. I was planted on the couch like a statue, my phone in hand as I stared at Cassie's dm on the screen. I should have been chilling, just vibing and unwinding with other things and issues to tackle. But instead, here I was, with the thoughts of Cassie messing with my head more. I couldn't believe I could seriously be affected by her little absence, even when she had just been at my place for just a couple of days. It was much more surprising to me that her words were still a bother. Especially since it was Cassie. But then, I even had almost sent her a message but quickly deletes it. I shouldn't be worked up, if she didn't want me around her. After all, I had Margaret already to deal with. This was ridiculous. Just as I leaned back, tossing the phone on the table, w

