***Nova***
The moment the door clicked shut, sealing us in our own world, I felt a rush of anticipation mixed with apprehension. Ceaser stood before me, his powerful presence filling the room, but for the first time, I sensed a hint of vulnerability beneath his strong exterior. The silence stretched between us, a fragile thread woven with unspoken words and the weight of our shared secret.
“So it’s Nova?” He began.
“Yeah.” I answered.
“I never meant for you to feel like you had to hide,” he began, his voice steady but laced with concern. “I just… I never expected you to be a female, let alone one so fierce in battle.”
“I have my reasons,” I replied, my heart pounding in rhythm to his words. “I thought if I revealed my true identity as a female, they would challenge me, question my str
