Chapter 22

(Cassie's POV)

The hall was beautifully decorated. It felt like stepping right into a fairytale.

We had Natán step in to be MC and it was just what the reception needed. I stood in the corner wondering how Jace was doing without me. Sure he was okay. I mean he could get up, walk, take a shower, and even get mad at Chris for breathing the same air I did. But he still needed rest to fully recover.

“Cassandra” Abigail whispered over to me.

I turned.

“Why are we whispering?” I asked.

“I'm hungry” she pouted.

I chuckled.

“You know you're not supposed to eat until later right?” I asked.

“I know that. But can't you just sneak me one of your Abuela's special arepa? It smells so good. And it's not right to starve a pregnant woman.”

I looked towards the food section.

“How can you smell it all the way from here?” I chuckled.

“Hormones. Now get me that arepa, please?” she pleaded pushing me towards the food bar.

I chuckled and got her more than just one arepa. She thanked me as she stu