My breath came in soft, uneven pulls as I tried to steady myself. The room felt warmer now, filled with a quiet tension that wrapped around us and refused to let go.
Cassius didn’t move away.
Instead, he stayed close so close I could feel every shift in his breathing, every subtle movement of his body. His presence alone made it hard to think clearly.
I stared up at him, my chest rising and falling.
Something in his eyes had changed.
It wasn’t just desire anymore.
There was something deeper there something more intense.
“Cassius ” I whispered, unsure of what I was feeling.
His hand moved gently, brushing a strand of hair away from my face. The touch was surprisingly soft, almost careful, like he was afraid I might disappear if he wasn’t gentle enough.
“You’re thinking too much,” h
