Chapter 217

He wrapped his arms around her from behind. "That's why I want us to move out-so you can leave all that behind. I hate seeing someone else in your eyes." Sabrina froze. She'd never heard Cassian say anything like that before. He hardly ever brought up Anders. That name always seemed like some sort of minefield he avoided at all costs. So much so, that at times, Sabrina had thought his anger wasn't because he cared, but just out of pride. She'd always assumed this man needed to be in control, that all those decisions he made for her without asking were just him being possessive. But just now, in his voice, there'd been something else-fear, and maybe... helplessness. "In your heart, I'm just some intruder." Cassian's voice was quiet, almost bitter. "I'll never really take his place." Since childhood, she'd been with Anders. They were childhood sweethearts, each other's first love. But he, Cassian, was nothing more than an outsider-a roadblock that showed up out of nowhere and got in the