CHAPTER NINE
FAMILIAR STRANGER
~CASSIE’S POV~
I did not expect Nico to be a shadow today. The guard's routine changed, and now he was at the mansion more than he should have been.
He was usually glued to Matteo's side, whispering advice, looking all serious, trailing behind him like his shadow, with those quiet, dangerous eyes.
But now he trailed behind me at a distance, hand in his pockets, like this was just another stroll in the sun.
I frown.
I was happy Agnes let me out today for lunch. The other was still distant, but it didn't matter as long as I got to come out of that room.
I am fine.
The garden was quiet, too quiet, and I hadn't seen that man in days. Maybe that was why I felt relaxed a bit.
But also…strange.
I sat on the stone bench near the walls, pretending not to
