DAELAN'S POV.
I leaned forward and gently took her hands in mine, feeling the warmth of her skin. "You know," I said softly, "we could really use a short break. Just the two of us, some time to unwind, away from everything."
Cassie’s brow furrowed, her fingers tightening slightly around mine. "I’m worried about Jimmy," she admitted with a faint, hesitant smile. "What if he causes trouble?"
"He can’t harm you while I’m here," I reassured her firmly, keeping my voice low and steady. "I promise you that. And honestly, I love where we are right now. I don’t want to ruin what we have, or let anything come between us."
Her smile remained, but uncertainty lingered in her eyes. "I like what we have too, Daelan, but I feel like I should deal with everything now. Especially Margaret… I want to h
