A moment

I blinked, the question settling between us. My heart raced as I considered it, the meaning, the implications, and everything that had led us to this moment. We had been playing a game of push and pull for so long—fighting, misunderstanding, and now, here we were, on the verge of something neither of us could turn back from.

I swallowed hard, my mouth suddenly dry, but I nodded, feeling an undeniable pull toward him. "Yes."

Cassian exhaled softly, his breath warm against my skin as his hand reached up to cup my cheek, brushing a loose strand of hair behind my ear. His touch was gentle but firm, and when his lips met mine again, they were softer, slower this time. It wasn't just a kiss—it was a promise, a vow that we were stepping into uncharted territory together.