CASSIE’S POV
For a moment, I wondered where the voice came from.
It came from inside my chest - from the warm place where Amara lived, curled against my ribs.
“They're cute” Amara teased.
I felt heat climb up my neck so fast it was almost painful.
“Amara” I thought back “You've been awake for five minutes”
“Long enough. Look at them”
“I'm not going to-”
“The tall one especially” She paused. I could feel her practically purring. “All three of them, actually. I'm not picky”
“You are absolutely not helping right now.”
“You're blushing.”
“I am not-"
"How are you feeling?"
The question came from the outside world and pulled me back into reality. Castien was the one who had spoken. He was leaning slightly against the car door, watching me intensely.
I cleared my throat. "I'm fine
