TANGLED VOW
“We have to be. The threats are getting worse. If we don’t stay united, they’ll tear us apart.”
The shared win felt significant — their first real progress against the Langfords as a pair. But the emotional undercurrent remained. Cassian’s hand brushed hers when they reached for the same file, and the spark was undeniable. He didn’t pull away immediately, his fingers lingering a second longer than necessary. Yet when their eyes met, he looked away first, jaw tight.
“You’re still pulling away,” he said quietly after a long silence. “Even now, while we’re working together. I can feel it.”
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