Chapter 19

Cassian stared at her, eyes fixed, like he could see straight through her. No one knew how long that gaze lasted-calm, piercing, like frost cutting through glass. Sabrina couldn't help but think, a man like him, was there anything he couldn't see? And if someone truly had no weaknesses... that was terrifying. The worst part? This terrifying man was the one she shared a bed with. Sabrina knew deep down-she just couldn't live like that. She stood up, wanting to leave, but Cassian suddenly looped an arm around her neck and pulled her straight toward him. His hand wrapped tightly around her neck-it wouldn't take much for him to snap her in two. He just kept staring at her. Fresh from the shower, she smelled faintly sweet, warm, and clean-temptation wrapped in a towel. Her skin was flawless, glowing like polished jade under the soft light. Silky black hair draped over her shoulders, framing a face so delicate it didn't seem real-eyes dark and glassy like black grapes, a high nose, and lips