Arielle’s POV
I hadn’t slept much, and honestly, it was becoming my new normal. Every time I had too much on my mind or when something happened with Cassian, sleep just refused to come. Last night was no different. My body was tired, but my mind was still stuck replaying what had happened yesterday—Cassian walking in on me half-naked.
The embarrassment was unbearable. Every time I thought about it, I buried my face in the pillow and groaned. But if I was being honest, there was another part of me… the secret, shameful part that felt a little bit excited. I had seen the look in his eyes when he froze at the door. I knew I had affected him. I knew I had turned him on, even if only for a second. That thought kept me awake; it made my heart flutter like a fool’s, and yet, it also made me res
