Cecilia's pov
Xavier ignored Sebastian's sarcasm with the smooth, unflappable grace of a man used to sidestepping his own guilt.
His eyes locked on mine, softening with that old, familiar vulnerability - the kind that used to c***k my armor like glass.
"Will you come with me?"he asked quietly. "Just one last time."
Right. And I'm the queen of forgiveness.
I knew exactly what he was looking for. Same thing he'd been chasing for years: closure. Or maybe a miracle.
I held his gaze, letting a slow, saccharine smile curve my lips - sweet, easy, and absolutely counterfeit.
"Sure,"I said lightly.
Xavier's whole face lit up like he thought I'd handed him a second chance.
What he didn't realize was I wasn't offering redemption - I was leading him to the grave where I'd buried our story, si
