Ch. 35

Cassia’s POV

Cole studies me, waiting for my answer, amusement clear in his brown eyes. I can feel Garrett tense behind me and know he’s watching and waiting, as well.

“I - I don’t… I don’t know.” I manage, inwardly rolling my eyes at myself.

There’s something exciting about the idea of both of them being here - and yet…

Cole reaches out and rubs his thumb on my cheek, interrupting my thoughts. His eyes have lost their amusement and are gentle, wary.

“Love - we’re not going to rush you. Eventually, we’ll want to sleep all together. Neither of us want to be away from you. But if it’s too much, one or both of us could sleep on the couches… or, well - we could sleep in different rooms… if that’s what you’d prefer.”

Instantly I’m frightened. I have no desire to spend the night in the room alone.

“No!” I squeak. “No. I’d - I don’t want to be alone.”

I hear Garrett growl behind me as he wraps his arm around my shoulder and pulls me to him.

Cole laces his fingers with mine and pulls