Chapter 228

Kassandra dropped it with a gasp, her heart jamming in her throat. Perspiration condensed on her forehead as she stared down at the phone on the dull carpet.

It pinged again, jolting her out of her haze. She swiped it open to the text.

Come down to the café in ten minutes. I have an offer for you.

An offer? Could she trust him? Had she finally gotten through to him?

I will scream if I see your security guys.’

She waited, her breath hanging in her throat.

Enough drama, Kassandra. Come down or I will come upstairs.

The thought of Darian invading her private space, as much of a jail as it was, sent her fingers flying over the phone.

Fine, see you in a bit.

She felt more hopeful than she’d been in months. She was about to step into the shower when it pinged again.

Kassandra ' Dress appropriately.

Leaning against the bathroom wall, she made an utterly juvenile face at the phone. The small space thundered with the boom of her heart.

Darian was here because he had bought her bluff. It wouldn