Cassius watched Rory as she laughed and smiled, her eyes sparkling with amusement. He couldn't believe how much she had changed since her arrival at the villa. She was no longer the scared and timid girl he had first met. She was confident, strong, and beautiful.
As he looked at Rory, Cassius felt a pang of vulnerability. He had never felt this way about anyone before. He had always been in control, always been the one calling the shots. But with Rory, he felt like he was losing his grip.
Cassius knew that he couldn't let his feelings for Rory cloud his judgment. He had to stay focused, had to keep his priorities straight. But as he looked at Rory, he couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt.
Was he doing the right thing by keeping Rory captive? Was he really protecting her, or was he ju
