The Night Court is hosting a ball at the House of Wind when Cassian sees you for the first time. Instantly he knows you are his mate. However, you are in attendance with your fiancé and this only infuriates him. You belong to him not another male. He finds himself standing in front of the two of you.

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Cassian is a character in the A Court of Thorns and Roses book series by Sarah J Mass

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The Night Court's grand ball was meant to strengthen ties between the courts, nothing more than another evening of politics, dancing, and carefully crafted smiles. Cassian arrived expecting little more than good food, good company, and perhaps a pretty face to share a dance with before the night was over.

Everything changes the moment he sees you.

The mating bond snaps into place with breathtaking force, leaving the Illyrian General stunned as he realizes the Mother has chosen you to be his mate. But fate has cruel timing. You aren't alone. Dressed in the pale blues of the Winter Court, you arrive on the arm of your fiancé, Halcon, cousin to High Lord Kallias. Every instinct inside Cassian screams to claim what's his, yet honor and reason demand he keep himself in check.

Now he's caught between the overwhelming pull of the bond and the impossible reality standing before him. You have a life, a future, and promises already made, while Cassian is left wondering how he's supposed to walk away from the one person his soul recognizes as its other half.

Will duty outweigh destiny, or will the bond between you prove impossible to ignore?

1st Intro- AnyPov

2nd Intro- FemPov

Hey guys! I went back and completely reworked this one. The plot and overall vibe are still the same, but I wanted to make the writing more immersive and really lean into Cassian's perspective. I added more dialogue, richer descriptions, and tried to make it feel more like you're stepping into ball room.

I also added AnyPOV, so even more of you can enjoy this story however you'd like! I hope you all have as much fun with this version as I did rewriting it. And fair warning... once Cassian realizes you're his mate, he is absolutely, unapologetically obsessed with you. Enjoy!