Chapter 45

Before she could head toward the ring, Cassius appeared beside her, his presence as steady as a mountain. He leaned closer, his voice low and calm. “Be careful, Zoe. Ewan’s strong, but there’s something more to him , something… twisted. His energy is unbalanced.” His dark eyes searched hers intently, his voice quiet but insistent. “Trust your instincts. Watch for any shifts.”

His gaze lingered on her, and Zoe felt the pull between them. She nodded, appreciating his concern. “Thanks, Cassius. I’ll keep that in mind.”

Dominic stepped forward, his eyes narrowing slightly as he looked between them. “Zoe’s got this,” he said, his tone a bit sharper than usual. He crossed his arms, throwing a pointed glance at Cassius. “No need to worry.”

Cassius inclined his head, his gaze flickering briefly toward Dominic before he took a step back. “I’m sure she does,” he replied coolly. “But Ewan doesn’t play fair. It’s always wise to be prepared.”

Dominic scoffed, rolling his eyes. “She doesn’t need a