Cassian realized too late—he was never the villain. He’d worn the mask, let himself believe he was the monster at the center of every nightmare, but in the end, he was nothing but a pawn. Always had been. Used, discarded—a piece on a board he’d never even seen.Nyxara didn’t wait for him. She strode onto the observation deck, boots striking the metal floor with a ferocity that echoed her mood. The space was wide, windows stretching up and out to the endless black of space, but she filled it—rage and heartbreak radiating from her in waves. Kael slipped in behind her, silent but dangerous, his presence a living shadow. His eyes swept the room, searching for enemies in every corner, muscles coiled as if expecting betrayal at any moment. Rowan moved with her too, never rushing, solid and steady. He was gravity—her anchor, the stillness in her storm, and for a moment Nyxara leaned into that strength, letting it center her.Cassian hung back at the threshold, frozen. Regret and fear warred
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