Sasha“Sasha,” Ariel steps forward with a straight face. “Don’t give him hope,” she whispers, but I brush past her, making my way into the cage. I take a deep breath, my heart pounding against my chest. This is probably a stupid thing to do, but Cassian is there. I can feel it.“Cassian?” I call out, but he doesn’t look up. His head hangs low, struggling against the chains, shoulders slumped.I take a step towards him, and his scent hits my nostrils; it’s stronger than it usually is. “Cassian. I know you are there. Please, can you…” I pause. I don’t even know what to say to him.I blink back my tears, taking another step. ‘Bjorn?’ I try to link, but it’s like I’m hitting a brick wall.“Come on,” I try to reach out, but he growls, his eyes snapping at me, glaring at me.“Okay. I won’t touch you.” I lift my hands. “I don’t know what sent you over the edge, but I know you are stronger than this, Cassian,” I whisper.It’s you.The little voice in my head seems to remind me as I close my e
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