Cassie felt the world spinning slowly. The pain that coursed through her body began to fade, replaced by a deepening confusion. Delvin's words echoed in her head, creating an ever-growing doubt about Lucca. At that moment, Cassie looked at Lucca, who still stood before her, his eyes filled with emotions that were hard to decipher.
"It's no use fighting, Cassie," Isabelle said casually, as if she completely controlled the situation. "You'll never be able to trust Lucca. Not now, not later."
Cassie's heart raced. She wanted to believe there was a reason behind all this, that Lucca was still the person she once knew. But the lies and betrayals ran too deep. She began to doubt everything—including herself.
Delvin stepped closer, a sly smile on his face. "You know, Cassie, this game has just begun. And you're its pawn."
