SERIS yawned as she got up from bed. The hotel room was dimly lit, illuminated only by the golden glow of the bedside lamp. She didn’t see Cassian in bed, but in her sleepy state, she didn’t think much.
She walked towards the bathroom, rubbing her eyes. And she didn’t even think to knock as she pushed the door open. But she was welcomed with steam that billowed out, warm and heavy.
Seris’s silver eyes widened in shock when she saw Cassian inside, water still dripping from his skin and a towel slung low around his hips. His dark hair clung to his forehead, droplets trailing down his chest.
She stood, frozen.
Cassian smirked when he saw his mate staring at him with wide eyes. “Enjoying the view, baby.”
Seris’s face burned crimson. “I didn’t know you were…!” She turned, fumbling for
