Chapter 129. Tugged Him Closer

Seraphina

"Seraphina, hurry up! We're running late," Cassian urged as we were getting ready to go to a business party. I couldn't help but feel like it was his fault for not telling me sooner. First, I had to go shopping with Sia because she was going to the event with her brother. Then, I had to put on the dress she picked out, which was the most revealing one I've ever worn. The black dress had thin straps, a low-cut front, an open back, and a high thigh slit on one side. I wasn't completely comfortable in it, but I hoped I would start to feel better over time. I left my hair down, tucking the front behind my ears, and put on light makeup to finish my look.

When I opened the bathroom door, Cassian was putting on his watch. He was wearing a black tuxedo without the jacket, which was on the bed. "What's taking you so long?" he started to ask but then looked at me and was clearly surprised. "Wow," he said quietly. Blu