**Marcus POV**
She was taken aback when I confessed my feelings for her. I’ve battled this realization for too long, but it’s undeniable—I’m falling deeply in love with her. Call it obsession if you want; I couldn’t care less. All I want is to have her by my side, even if it means setting aside my plan for revenge against my brother.
“I love you, Cassandra! From the moment I laid eyes on you, I vowed to make you mine, no matter the cost,” I declared, pulling her closer. She struggled to break free from my hold, but her efforts were in vain.
“This isn’t love, Marcus; you can’t tell the difference between love and obsession,” she shot back.
“I know love when I feel it, Cassandra. Trust me, I’ve lived long enough to tell the difference. What I feel for you is priceless; I’ve never
