CassiusIsabella was trembling, but I wasn’t falling for her act this time.She clutched at her stomach and let out a soft whimper, swaying like she might faint. “I-It’s nothing,” she stammered, pressing the back of her hand to her forehead. “Just… a little dizzy. That’s all.”I didn’t move.I didn’t buy it.My jaw was clenched so tightly it ached. My hands, resting on the edge of the desk, curled into fists. “Don’t lie to me again,” I said, my voice so low and cold I barely recognized it. “I’m not in the mood for your games, Isabella.”She gasped as if I’d slapped her. “Cassius,” she said, wounded. “How could you say that? I haven’t done anything! You’re hurting my feelings!”Her voice broke, and she collapsed into a chair dramatically, tears spilling from her eyes like she was putting on a show for the Moon Goddess herself. “I just want peace,” she whispered. “Why do you keep doing this to me? I’ve done everything to make this work. I’ve been patient, loving, loyal—”“Loyal?” I cut
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