Third Person's POVEarly the next morning, Paisley woke him up by the sofa.Cassian opened his eyes, looking exhausted, his brow furrowed in a deep knot. "Paisley, I thought I said—""Alpha Cassian, Alaina was worried about you. She sent me here to look after things," Paisley explained quickly.Cassian went silent for a moment before getting up and heading into the bathroom.Ten minutes later, he walked out in a fresh shirt.Paisley intercepted him at the dining room door. "Alpha Cassian, breakfast is ready. Alaina's orders: I have to see you finish it before you head to work."Cassian paused, hesitated for a second, then turned and walked into the dining room.He sat alone at the table, his eyes instinctively darting to the seat across from him.That was where Trista always sat. Now, there was nothing but cold air.His knuckles turned white as he gripped his spoon, before finally slumping back in defeat.He stared at the steaming bowl of oatmeal, zero appetite left in him.A memory c
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