Aria's POV:
Learning that both Dom and Shadow were connected to Cassian sent shockwaves through me. It felt like the ground beneath me was shifting, and I was standing on shaky ground. The urge to run, to escape this tangled web of danger, was strong.
I thought of slipping away while Shadow slept, leaving without a trace. But somehow, Shadow sensed my restlessness, my desire to flee. He reassured me. "No harm will come your way," he promised, his tone earnest and comforting.
We made a silent pact to keep our knowledge to ourselves. Dom didn't need to know; the fewer people aware of my connection to Cassian, the better. Besides, Dom was family to Cassian, and involving him would only complicate matters further.
Still, every glance, every conversation with Shadow felt like walking on thin ice. I couldn't afford for anyone else to find out. The risk was too great, the consequences too dire.
