April’s POVCassius showing up at the bar had already become a routine, but tonight, something was different. He came in early—too early for his usual drink—and instead of his brooding stares, he carried a gift box tucked under his arm.I eyed him warily from behind the counter as he approached. “What now?” I asked, crossing my arms.“Now,” he said, placing the box in front of me, “you open this.”I raised an eyebrow. “I’m working.”“Not anymore,” he replied smugly, gesturing toward Dave, who was conveniently already waving me off from the back.“I’m going to regret this, aren’t I?” I muttered, untying my apron. Cassius just grinned.I opened the box to find a pair of boots. They weren’t overly fancy, but they were sturdy, sleek, and looked like they could handle just about anything. My old pair was on its last legs, and somehow, he’d noticed.That was so sweet, and he noticed the little things.“Practical,” I said, holding them up. Trying to conceal my excitement.“You look like some
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