Shadow in her apartment.

ALESSIA'S POV

My grip on Cassius' arm tightened as we walked closer to the couples, whose eyes were on us.

Once we got to them, I flashed them a smile while Cassius remained unreadable.

“ Happy married life.” I forced the words out of my mouth, trying to sound as natural as possible, but it was rather impossible.

I felt a lump form in my throat, and tears stinging my eyes.

It was taking the last strength in me to hold back my tears.

“ If one tears drop, I will fuck you until you lose your breath, and also your voice.” Cassius whispered into my ear and I swallowed, pushing back the tears.

“ Thank you.” Lucas smiled, the one that doesn't reach his eyes, a pretentious smile. “ I thought you were joking when you said you would be coming with your man.”

Cassius turned to me with a proud dark smile.

“ You called me your man, didn't you?” He smirked and I rolled my eyes.

With his help, I was able to move on and stop the pain in my heart and the tears that were threatening to leave my eyes.