Chapter 54

Celina POV

I could feel his eyes on me again. The weight of his stare was heavy. It did not move or blink, and it made my skin feel warm and tight. 

Even across the crowded conference room at Pack Tower, Cassian's gaze kept moving toward me, lingering just a little too long. I knew it wasn’t innocent. Not after everything.

I shoved the reports harder into my briefcase, pretending I didn’t notice. Pretending my heart wasn’t a live wire under my skin. When the meeting ended and the alphas and their advisors began filing out, Cassian made his move.  

"Celina," he said. His voice was low. It sounded too close and too familiar, like he had said my name a hundred times before in a quiet room.

I didn't turn around. I kept my back to him and stared straight ahead. My feet