CHAPTER 72

Cassandra's eyes were filled with sympathy, but also a steely resolve.

"Then we need to be prepared for that possibility. We need to have a backup plan, something that will ensure you don't lose everything."

"What do you suggest?" I asked, my heart heavy.

"We need to create an opportunity for you to prove your worth to Kylo," she said.

"Something that will remind him why he was attracted to you originally." Her words continued spinning around my head, bringing up another idea.

I nodded, determination hardening within me. "You're right, Cassandra. I need to”

I smirked as I saw Varya from the other side of the room. The hurricane I was going to unleash on her life was lost on her. My motivation wasn't simply jealousy; it was also this woman's outrageous arrogance in believing she could hang onto Kylo.

Varya’s presence had been a thorn in my side from the moment she stepped into the Cassian household. Now, it was time to pluck that thorn out for good.

The plan had been swirling in my min