Cassie's POV
Sandy and I arrived at the practice rink hall together, the cool air inside brushing against my face as we took our seats at the edge of the rink. The place was mostly empty, quiet except for the faint hum of the lights above and the sound of a few workers moving around in the distance. I set my bag down beside me, trying to keep my breathing steady even though I already felt the restless energy buzzing in my chest. Daelan would be here any minute, and I had to remind myself not to let it show too much. I was happy, sure, but I didn’t want to look like some eager little kid waiting for candy.
Minutes later, he appeared, moving with the kind of presence that always pulled eyes without effort. His gaze found mine almost immediately, and for a moment, it was as if the whole roo
