Lila's Pov

I woke up early with the mark on my neck still sore and my body heavy from what Cassian did last night. He slept beside me in the big bed, one arm thrown over my waist as he owned me even in sleep. The cabin was quiet except for his steady breathing. I lay there for a while hating how safe I felt next to him but I pushed the feeling away. I was not going to stay his mate. I would find a way out.

I moved slowly, sliding out from under his arm. He did not wake. I found my dress on the floor, torn a...