Aurelia's POV
Caesar's reaction to my acceptance was immediate and intense. His green eyes blazed with something between triumph and relief, and for a moment I thought he might actually sweep me off my feet right there in the hospital corridor.
"You won't regret this," he said, his voice rough with emotion. "I promise you, Aurelia. We'll do everything right this time."
The sincerity in his voice was almost enough to make me believe him.
"Actually," I said, stopping him before he could get too carried away, "I have one more condition."
Caesar's expression grew wary. "What kind of condition?"
"A blood contract."
The words hung in the air like a death sentence. Caesar's face went pale, and I could see the shock rippling through his features.
"Aurelia," he said carefully, "do you under
