Cassian's POVI cursed and ran out to the dining table, my mind racing with possibilities of what, or who had arrived with Raven. Tahila was there, laughing at some joke my stepmother had made, her tinkling laughter grating on my already heightened nerves. She looked up as I entered, her face lighting up with that possessive smile that made my skin crawl."Cassian, darling," she purred, rising from her seat. "I was beginning to think you'd forgotten about me."I forced a tight smile and approached the table, bowing slightly to my stepmother. "I apologize for the interruption," I said formallynto my step mother, "but I need to borrow Tahila for a moment."My stepmother waved a hand dismissively. "Of course, dear. Take your time."Without waiting for Tahila's response, I took her by the hand and led her away from the dining room. She came willingly, practically skipping beside me, no doubt thinking this was some romantic gesture. I led her
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