My mouth dropped open as I recognized the object in Cassian's hands. “You didn’t!” I shouted euphorically and had to suppress a squeal. “Oh yes!” Cas answered and came towards me.

He handed me the thick book almost reverently. I accepted it with trembling fingers. I stared at the cover in disbelief. It looked exactly like mine. Just a little newer. I thought I would never see it again. I carefully stroked the writing. The golden trees.

Tears welled up in my eyes as I realized what Cassian had just done for me. When I looked up, I saw him watching me, smiling.

"How?" was all I said.

He shrugged...