Cassia’s pov“Uh…”she started to say but her throat closed up. My heart slammed against my ribs so hard it hurt. Kael’s hand disappeared from my thigh like it had never been there. I stepped back fast enough to bump the counter.Before I could think of anything to say, a small voice piped up from behind the kitchen island.“Daddy! I was playing your game!”Elara stood up, holding Dorian’s extra phone with both hands. Her curls were messy, her smile wide.Dorian sighed, stepping fully into the room. “You can’t take Daddy’s phone, sweetheart. It’s not a toy.”He walked over, lifted her easily, and pressed a kiss to her cheek. “You’re supposed to be finishing your pasta.”“I got bored,” she said, laughing.He chuckled. “You always get bored.”I smoothed my dress, pretending to focus on the dessert plates. My hands wouldn’t stop shaking. The air in the kitchen felt too thick.“Dessert’s ready,” I said quickly, hoping my voice sounded normal.“Good.” Dorian kissed my cheek in passing, no
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