Nyx’s POV
"No, you can't; you can't mark me, Xander.”
The words tasted sour on my tongue, a betrayal of my own desires. My body wanted the opposite, craving his touch, his warmth. His mark, Yet, my lips formed the rejection before my heart could stop them.
But my hands remained where they were—clutching him, not intending to let go. I wanted to be with him. Forever.
Xander’s eyes bore into mine, swirling with pain, longing, and desperation. "Why?" His voice was pleading, almost crushing. "Let’s go—go somewhere far away. Where no one can stop us. Nyx…" He took a deep breath, his voice deep. "Will you ignore this? Will you leave me alone?"
For a second, the world around us went numb. It was just him and me.
But then it struck me like a blade to my chest—Camila.
I inhaled deeply, my f
