Chapter 19: +Chapter 19+
Nikolai's smile was cold like his stare, studying the Omega up close. He wasn't supposed to be at this party but he was curious, and it was easy to blend into the background when he wanted to.
He tipped her jaw up to better study her, she looked very different from the person on stage but there was no missing those startling blue eyes.
"No one important," He dismissed her question, "What's your name?"
Caspian slowly leaned back, his survival instincts kicking in. He looked around frantically for Asher but it was impossible to see more than a few feet away.
"Cat's got your tongue?" Nikolai held her jaw to keep her attention on him, those big crystal blue eyes distracting.
"Cassia," He said without stuttering, "Please let go of me."
Caspian wasn't obligated to be tolerant of this stranger, Asher was an exception.
The Alpha didn't let go, if anything his grip tightened, making Caspian wince in discomfort.
"Feisty," He murmured in approval.
Caspian held the Alpha's wrist with both hands, intending to pull him away. He would go searching for Asher if he had to, anything to put some distance between them.
He tried only to have his wrists caught in a single hand, the Alpha closing the distance between them. Panic came hard and fast like the colorful flashing lights and loud bass.