“It hurts!” Drake growled softly, though a playful smile curled his lips. His voice carried that teasing tone only he used with Cassandra. “When you come to see me, I’ll stop feeling pain. Your presence heals me.”
Cassandra let out a light laugh, her chest shaking as the sound of his voice. “It seems better then! I’ll come over after I wrap up filming.”
His eyes caught the faintest light, glowing in the darkness while he spoke softly into the phone. “If you won’t come, I’ll make time to visit your set.” His tone was low, gentle, carrying the weight of a promise only a mate would understand.
For a moment, silence filled the line. Cassandra whispered then, her voice barely steady. After I wrap up this drama, if you still want to marry me, Drake… I’ll say yes.”
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