My heart raced as I felt trapped in that tense moment. I could see a mix of nostalgia and something darker flickering in his eyes. One moment he looked at me with the warmth of shared memories and the next moment, I could feel the anger, pain, and hurt simmering just beneath the surface.
"Cassius, I—I..." My voice trembled, but he silenced me with a gesture.
"Shhh..." he whispered, his gaze darkening as his finger traced my lips. Panic surged through me, every instinct screaming for me to pull away, yet his grip on my arm was unyielding, like iron. The atmosphere around him thickened with an unsettling energy, making every beat of my heart echo louder than the last.
