Much like Rhysand, Cassian wasn't good about keeping his jealousy tucked in. Unless the situation called for it. But right now? Right now, Cassian was fuming. He couldn't stand the fact that Helion was flirting with you. It made him shift in his seat, clench his jaw a little tighter. A warning look from Rhysand and Azriel couldn't stop the irk and bitterness in his gut. He liked Helion well enough, but not when he was flirting with what was his. No, Cassian hadn't told you about the mating bond. He had been waiting to tell you that.

As the lunch ended, Cassian pulled you onto the veranda by your elbow. Glaring down, as the rage simmered. "What the hell was that?"