Arielle’s POV
My head was spinning. My thoughts tangled together so much that I couldn’t even keep up with them. I wasn’t sure if my ears were betraying me or if I was just losing my mind completely.
Had I really just heard Cassian say those words? Or was I finally delusional enough to imagine him confessing his love to me?
“Yeah…” I whispered, smiling nervously even as my heart pounded.
It had to be in my head. It was too impossible to be real.
“Is that your response?” he asked, his tone calm but his eyes searching mine.
I gave a small, shaky laugh as I wiped my tears away and stood. “I’m going crazy. I must be delusional,” I whispered, turning toward the window. I pushed it open, leaning into the cool night air. “I just need some air.”
“Arielle.” His voice was firm this time, the
