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Cassian’s POVI was dead.Not in the drop-in-a-coffin-buried kind of way. No. This was worse. This was the kind of death that eats you alive piece by piece, quiet, slow, and merciless. The kind that crawls under your ribs and camps in your chest until your sanity cracks.After I cancelled the plan to bring Reina home, the days turned into weeks. And what filled those weeks? Abigail, my daughter. My blood. My unexpected second chance at fatherhood. She laughed like her mother but had my eyes. Sweet kid. Smart. Too innocent for the shit surrounding her.But even when she was smiling at me, even when she was falling asleep on my chest… my head was somewhere else. My fucking soul was somewhere else.With Reina.I tried to bury thoughts of her. Tried to go cold…shut down everything until it was time to move. But every night she clawed her way back into my head. I dreamt of her voice. Her messy hair. The way she stared at me like I mattered…like I was her monster.And then I remembered t
Rena’s POVLeon’s eyes fluttered open, weak but still sharp enough to cut through the chaos. He winced, blood staining his teeth as he tried to speak. “Why… why the hell is Andre here?”“Leon,” I cried, clutching his hand. “That’s what you’re worried about right now?”“Yes,” he muttered hoarsely, his voice barely above a rasp. “It’s important.”I let out a shaky breath, half laughing, half sobbing. “You’re bleeding out, and that’s what matters to you?”“Yeah,” he croaked, smirking faintly even as pain twisted his face. “That son of a bastard got me real good… from behind. I’m gonna enjoy chopping him in pieces when I…”“Shut up!” I snapped, pressing the scarf harder against his wound. “Just stop talking, Leon! Please! Don’t make it worse!”He tried to laugh but coughed instead…harsh, wet, and awful. Blood spattered his lips, and I froze in horror.God please. I don’t want him to die.“Leon, please!” I begged, tears streaming down my cheeks. “You’re going to be okay, just hold on. They
Reina’s POVMy fingers clenched around Leon’s shirt before I could even think. My heart pounded hard in my chest as I locked eyes with that same figure again…him. The smirk, the stance, the way he leaned casually against the café window like he was just waiting for me.“Are you okay?” Leon’s voice cut through the noise, his brows furrowing in concern.“Over there,” I muttered, barely breathing. “By the small café.”He turned his head to look, and panic shot through me.“Wait…don’t let him know that you’re…”But Leon didn’t wait. Didn’t hide. Didn’t even try to be discreet.“Motherfucker,” he muttered under his breath, and before I could stop him, he lunged forward.“Leon!” I called after him, but he was already moving fast, cutting through the stream of travelers like a predator locked on his prey.People turned to stare, a few whispering as I stood there frozen, caught between shock and anger. I forced a nervous smile at a passing couple who gave me a weird look, then looked away qui
Reina’s POV My heart was still thudding from that stupid dream when I saw the name that flashed on my screen. Joshua. I blinked, rubbing my eyes and sitting up straight. Great. Just great. I’d been dreaming about Cassian and now, someone I owe big time is calling me in real life. I cleared my throat and hit the return call button. “Hey,” I said as soon as the line connected. “Hey, Reina,” Joshua’s familiar voice came through, easy and casual as ever. “For a minute there, I thought you ignored my call on purpose.” I straightened, quickly refuting the thought. “Oh no, why would you say that? I was…sleeping.” Not having hot dream sex about a man I’m trying so hard to forget. Just sleeping. He chuckled softly. “Thank God. You almost gave me a mini heart attack.” There was a small pause, and then he said, “So… are you still coming for my wedding?” I froze, eyes widening as my brain short-circuited. Oh my God. The wedding. Stupid Reina! I face-palmed myself so hard my forehead a
Reina’s POV As soon as I stepped out of the restaurant door, Andre’s hand caught my arm from behind. “Reina, wait…” Before he could say another word, Leon moved like lightning. His shoulder slammed into Andre’s chest, sending him stumbling back until his elbow crashed against a nearby car. The sound of metal and bone colliding made me flinch. Andre groaned loudly, clutching his arm. I spun around. “Oh my God, are you okay?” I asked, rushing to him, genuinely concerned. “He’s fine,” Leon’s voice came sharp and cold. “Lucky for him, I didn’t put a bullet in his skull.” “Leon, stop it!” I snapped, kneeling beside Andre. “He’s hurt because of us!” “He’s hurt because he won’t just go away,” Leon muttered like a stubborn teenager. Andre managed a small, crooked smile, his hand gripping his elbow. “If you feel sorry… why not give me your number?” he said with a teasing smirk that instantly told me…I’d just walked right into his little trap. “You weren’t hurt, were yo
Reina’s POVFor a second, I just stood there. Completely frozen.I could actually hear my own heartbeat, which was ridiculous because the restaurant wasn’t loud at all. Just quiet, elegant, with soft jazz humming from hidden speakers and a faint smell of wine and roses in the air.I wasn’t sure what to do first…introduce myself or find a way to crawl under the table and disappear.The man…Andre…smiled patiently. He had that kind of face that made you feel seen, but also judged at the same time. Sharp jawline, just a hint of stubble, neatly combed dark hair that looked expensive somehow. His suit probably cost more than Leon’s entire monthly paycheck. He looked like money. Smelled like it too…sandalwood, leather, and something crisp that made you think of five-star hotels and old whiskey.“I—I’m sorry,” I said quickly, waving my hands like an idiot. “My uncle set this whole thing up. I didn’t know about it. I’m Reina. Not… Rainbow.”Andre chuckled, his voice deep and smooth. “Oh, I kn








