At first, Tatiana thought he was drunk, but she didn’t perceive any scent of alcohol from him. Maybe she was hearing things.

The same room with Cassius? She would go crazy!

Just the feel of his hands around her was already making her heart race, and now he wanted her to stay in the same room.

“It’s fine if you say no,” he whispered, breaking the hug. “I just don’t want to be alone, that’s all.”

Those eyes of his made it hard for her to resist staying. The subtle plea in his eyes caused her lips to move on their own.

“Yes.”

His lips curled up slightly, and his...