It was already mid-evening when Cassian returned to Katherine's room, and she showed up just an hour later. Last night, they hadn't exactly been engaging in deep conversation—mostly focused on the rather practical task of getting each other out of their clothes.
Now, as she entered, Cassian immediately went about undressing her again—but this time, it was for a massage. He figured a little relaxation might be just what she needed before he dropped whatever he was about to say next.
He began, circling around the topic like a diplomat before finally getting to the point. "My lady, do you remember when I was sent away to handle some matters of the Valtross Academy, particularly at their training grounds?"
