Chapter 40

Sabrina felt kinda awkward. She was pressed right up against Cassian's chest, his steady heartbeat thudding beneath her ear. Thank god it was dark-no one could see just how flustered she looked. Her face was burning, and even she could feel the heat on her cheeks. If he noticed? Total embarrassment. She slowly pulled away, moving like she was afraid of brushing up against him again. But just as she started to shift, another wave rocked the boat. The yacht bounced, and her legs instantly went mushy. Pride? Gone. She clung to him like he was a floating ring in a pool of chaos. Cassian stayed still, letting her hang on. The cigarette between his fingers glowed faintly in the dim light as the boat drifted through the night. It was like the whole world had hit pause. Just the two of them, alone at sea. He leaned against the railing, her arms locked tight around his neck like a little bird hiding in a tree during a storm. Her warm breath landed on his chest, mixing with the rise and fall of