Nico’s jaw tightened until the muscles stood out beneath his skin. His entire body tensed, and he took a step forward, the force of his movement seeming to shake the ground beneath his feet.Daniela let out a quiet gasp.Nico immediately turned toward her.The moment their eyes met again, something in his expression changed. Beneath the anger, beneath the fury threatening to tear him apart, she saw the pain.It was there in his eyes, raw and unmistakable, and the sight of it made guilt flood her chest.She had never wanted him to find out this way. She had never wanted to hurt him, yet she couldn’t deny what stood between them now. The truth was finally out, and she had no idea how to make any of this right.“Don’t you shield… her,” Nico said through clenched teeth, his eyes never leaving Daniela’s face. “Don’t you dare act like you care more than I do.”“I’m not acting,” Kieran replied calmly.Nico let out a hollow laugh.There was no amusement in it. The sound was bitter and broken,
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