My heart raced uncontrollably, each beat echoing in my ears. I clenched and unclenched my fists, thinking of how to talk to Cassius without igniting his fury. I was strictly forbidden to leave my room, yet here I was, wandering the hallways in the middle of the night.
"What's wrong, Amara? Cat got your tongue?" he called out mockingly, his voice echoing through the hall.
"I—I..." I stuttered, the words caught in my throat. "Cassius, I—I..."
"Save it. I'm not interested in your words," he cut me off, his tone dismissive. "Just stand there and watch."
"W-what?" I blinked in confusion, bewildered by his demand.
