Chapter 305

As soon as Tristan turned his head, he found Cassandra staring at him, her gaze steady and unblinking. Her long lashes trembled, and her beautiful eyes shimmered as if glazed with tears. They were utterly mesmerizing. A faint smile tugged at the corner of Tristan's lips as he walked over and sat beside her. Cassandra swallowed hard, her fingers curling tightly around the edges of her pants. Tristan leaned in, his body slowly moving closer to hers. Cassandra's breath suddenly caught in her throat. Her heart hammered wildly, feeling like it might burst from her chest. "You…" But Tristan remained silent, steadily closing the distance between them. Surrounded by his warm, masculine scent, Cassandra felt her heart speed up. Without thinking, she closed her eyes. She waited, expecting his lips to brush against hers. But instead, she heard the nightstand drawer slide open, followed by the sound of something being rummaged through. What was happening? When she opened her eyes, she