Cassandra's POV

A few days later Anna took me to her house after work. I knew that she lived at her boyfriend, Stefan's house. Julian didn't live with them so the chances of meeting him weren't much although my heart couldn't stop hoping. I had to wear my work clothes and go there, not having the time to change. I returned home with only enough time to take care of Max. I sighed knowing that it was a futile hope. Who would see me anyway?

"Cassie, this is mom, Audrey Henderson," she said introducing me to a woman with jade green eyes just like Julian's. She smiled at me, her...