Chapter 21
Cassius' POV:
"Just like when I was accused of plagiarism and everyone turned their backs on me, you stood by my side without hesitation. Now, it's my turn to believe in you," Kristen said, her voice soft but resolute.
Her words washed away the anger, frustration, and guilt that had been building up inside me from dealing with the various factions. It all melted into tenderness and emotion. Suddenly, I realized her unwavering faith in me stemmed from her love.
My heart felt like a sledgehammer had struck it, the aftershocks reverberating through my body, igniting an unprecedented surge of desire. Looking at her, I saw perfection incarnate; her love was so genuine that it left me defenseless.
An uncontrollable emotion welled up from deep within, threatening to engulf me. I g
