_Raven's POV_Cassian’s whisper still rang in my ears.Looks like we’re stuck together.Before I could respond, my mom appeared behind me.“Lucas!” she exclaimed happily.She walked past me without noticing the storm inside my head and wrapped her arms around him. Lucas laughed softly and hugged her back. His hands settled easily on her waist.“I missed you,” my mom said.“I missed you too,” Lucas replied and leaned down to kiss her.I stood there, frozen, watching them like I didn’t belong in my own house anymore.Then, my mom turned toward Cassian.“Oh,” she said warmly, her eyes lighting up. “You must be Cassian.”She stepped closer and kissed his cheek.“Welcome,” she said. “I’m so happy you’re here.”Cassian stiffened...just slightly. Enough for me to notice.When my mom turned away, he reached into his pocket, pulled out a handkerchief and wiped his cheek slowly and carefully. Like he was erasing something unpleasant.My chest tightened.Did he really just do that?My mom didn’t
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