THE FIRST THING Seris noticed when she woke up the next morning was the warmth — a grounding warmth pressed against her back, and an arm draped over her waist like an unyielding shield.
She blinked slowly, taking in the early light filtering through the curtains.
Cassian was still asleep, but Seris knew that he could feel her. And his breath was tickling the back of her neck.
Seris turned her head just enough to see his face — relaxed and peaceful. So different when the silver poison was still in his veins. Seeing her mate like his, she instantly relaxed. She tried to shift her position, but his arm tightened around her waist, pulling her back against his chest.
She took Cassian’s arms, draped them on her waist, and felt his pulse. A smile formed on her lips when she felt that his p
