LOGINCassie’s POV The library on campus was quiet on a Wednesday afternoon. Most students were either in class or out enjoying the warm weather. I sat across from Asher at one of the long wooden tables on the second floor, pretending to read my textbook while my mind wandered. He was deep in conversation with one of his football teammates, Jake, who had stopped by to discuss an upcoming game. I was bored, and a little mischievous. Jake got up and went to go get something. “I’m coming, i’ll be back.” Asher’s leg brushed against mine under the table. I looked up and caught his eye. He raised an eyebrow slightly, a silent question. I smiled innocently and slowly slid off my chair, disappearing beneath the table. Jake came back some minutes later. The space was cramped, but I fit perfectly between his legs. I could hear him continue talking to Jake without missing a beat. “Yeah, we need to adjust the defensive line. Last game they exploited the left side too easily.” I unzipp
Cassie’s POV The library on campus was quiet on a Wednesday afternoon. Most students were either in class or out enjoying the warm weather. I sat across from Asher at one of the long wooden tables on the second floor, pretending to read my textbook while my mind wandered. He was deep in conversation with one of his football teammates, Jake, who had stopped by to discuss an upcoming game. I was bored, and a little mischievous. Jake got up and went to go get something. “I’m coming, i’ll be back.” Asher’s leg brushed against mine under the table. I looked up and caught his eye. He raised an eyebrow slightly, a silent question. I smiled innocently and slowly slid off my chair, disappearing beneath the table. Jake came back some minutes later. The space was cramped, but I fit perfectly between his legs. I could hear him continue talking to Jake without missing a beat. “Yeah, we need to adjust the defensive line. Last game they exploited the left side too easily.” I unzipp
Cassie’s POV The library on campus was quiet on a Wednesday afternoon. Most students were either in class or out enjoying the warm weather. I sat across from Asher at one of the long wooden tables on the second floor, pretending to read my textbook while my mind wandered. He was deep in conversation with one of his football teammates, Jake, who had stopped by to discuss an upcoming game. I was bored, and a little mischievous. Jake got up and went to go get something. “I’m coming, i’ll be back.” Asher’s leg brushed against mine under the table. I looked up and caught his eye. He raised an eyebrow slightly, a silent question. I smiled innocently and slowly slid off my chair, disappearing beneath the table. Jake came back some minutes later. The space was cramped, but I fit perfectly between his legs. I could hear him continue talking to Jake without missing a beat. “Yeah, we need to adjust the defensive line. Last game they exploited the left side too easily.” I unzipp
Cassie’s POV The library on campus was quiet on a Wednesday afternoon. Most students were either in class or out enjoying the warm weather. I sat across from Asher at one of the long wooden tables on the second floor, pretending to read my textbook while my mind wandered. He was deep in conversation with one of his football teammates, Jake, who had stopped by to discuss an upcoming game. I was bored, and a little mischievous. Jake got up and went to go get something. “I’m coming, i’ll be back.” Asher’s leg brushed against mine under the table. I looked up and caught his eye. He raised an eyebrow slightly, a silent question. I smiled innocently and slowly slid off my chair, disappearing beneath the table. Jake came back some minutes later. The space was cramped, but I fit perfectly between his legs. I could hear him continue talking to Jake without missing a beat. “Yeah, we need to adjust the defensive line. Last game they exploited the left side too easily.” I unzipp
Cassie’s POV The library on campus was quiet on a Wednesday afternoon. Most students were either in class or out enjoying the warm weather. I sat across from Asher at one of the long wooden tables on the second floor, pretending to read my textbook while my mind wandered. He was deep in conversation with one of his football teammates, Jake, who had stopped by to discuss an upcoming game. I was bored, and a little mischievous. Jake got up and went to go get something. “I’m coming, i’ll be back.” Asher’s leg brushed against mine under the table. I looked up and caught his eye. He raised an eyebrow slightly, a silent question. I smiled innocently and slowly slid off my chair, disappearing beneath the table. Jake came back some minutes later. The space was cramped, but I fit perfectly between his legs. I could hear him continue talking to Jake without missing a beat. “Yeah, we need to adjust the defensive line. Last game they exploited the left side too easily.” I unzipp
Cassie’s POV The library on campus was quiet on a Wednesday afternoon. Most students were either in class or out enjoying the warm weather. I sat across from Asher at one of the long wooden tables on the second floor, pretending to read my textbook while my mind wandered. He was deep in conversation with one of his football teammates, Jake, who had stopped by to discuss an upcoming game. I was bored, and a little mischievous. Jake got up and went to go get something. “I’m coming, i’ll be back.” Asher’s leg brushed against mine under the table. I looked up and caught his eye. He raised an eyebrow slightly, a silent question. I smiled innocently and slowly slid off my chair, disappearing beneath the table. Jake came back some minutes later. The space was cramped, but I fit perfectly between his legs. I could hear him continue talking to Jake without missing a beat. “Yeah, we need to adjust the defensive line. Last game they exploited the left side too easily.” I unzipped his pa
Cassie’s povAsher stood there for what felt like forever, his eyes locked on mine. The bruise along his jaw was already darkening, the cut above his brow still glistening under the harsh lights. My heart hammered so hard I could feel it in my throat. He exhaled slowly, then turned toward the hand
Cassie POVHis eyes found me across the ring.Even through the mask I could see it. Shock, clear and unmistakable.And then his opponent stood up.“Asher!” The word tore out of me before I had decided to say it.The man drove both fists into Asher’s shoulders, once, twice, three times in rapid succ
Caspian’s povThe dining room had never felt smaller.My mother sat at one end of the table with her hands folded and her expression plain, she used when she wanted to show her disappointment without appearing emotional about it. My father sat at the other end of the table with the same expression.
Cassie’s POVI lay on my bed, staring at the ceiling like it had all the answers I needed. The fan spun lazily above me, pushing around the warm air in my small dorm room but it did nothing to the restlessness I felt. Seven days of Caspian's absence were close to driving me insane. I had called him







