When Cass woke up the next morning, instead of it being sweet and cute, Cass felt like an anvil had dropped into his stomach. He felt guilty immediately, and apologised to Lucian right away.
Lucian, however, found the situation hilarious and would not accept Cass' apology. In fact, he dodged it, teasing him for having such a good time with his book buddy that he'd forgotten all about 'lil Lucy'.
Edgar had even encouraged it, calling Lucy sweetly and making his handsome face look all sad. Even if it was for show, both Gideon and Cass were greatly affected and felt like pieces of shit.
Until Lucian pulled Cass in for a hug, after he was free from Gideon, and snuggled him mercilessly. When Cass was finally free from Lucian and his unrelenting snuggling, his hair was sticking up at all angles, his skin was flushed red from his stubble, and he looked dazed and confused.
