Cassandra POV I caught my reflection in the mirror and a c smile crossed my face as I noticed the hickey mark on my neck. The memory of last night surged through my mind, and I felt a flush of satisfaction. I headed to the dining room, the smile still present; I wanted to experience that connection every night. Marcus had a way of drawing me in, and I embraced every moment we shared. As I reached the dining room, I paused, taken aback by the sight of Lilith and Marcus having breakfast together. Was this some sort of joke? I wondered, but I steeled myself and approached them, my heart pounding with each step. I sat at the opposite end of the table, making a deliberate sound to catch Marcus’s attention. He, however, chose to ignore me, fixating instead on Lilith. “Miss Cassandra, what ca

