Brian’s POV
I watched Cassandra storm out of the room, bumping into mine and Draven’s shoulders.
My jaw tightened, but I didn’t stop her. How could I? The weight in her gaze before she left the room gutted me. She didn’t deserve Draven’s careless words. And yet, I just stood there.
Beside me, Draven chuckled, that same infuriating grin on his face. “Well, that went well.”
My fist clenched before I even thought about it, and without hesitation, I elbowed him hard in the ribs. He stumbled, coughing as he doubled over.
“What the hell, Brian?” he choked out, glaring at me like I was the one who’d done something wrong.
“You’re such an i***t,” I snapped, my voice low and sharp. “Why’d you have to say that to her?”
“It was a joke,” Draven said, straightening with a shrug. “She’s tougher th
