Marcus POV… I sat there, poised, waiting for Cassandra. It was clear she had forgotten our dinner plans, but I wasn’t going to let that slide. The realization that I had fallen head over heels for her struck me with a mix of frustration and resolve. “This wasn't the plan,” I thought, allowing a smirk to cross my face as I let out a short, sharp laugh of disbelief. “She pulled a fast one on me,” I muttered, my grip tightening around the glass of wine in my hand. If this was the cross I had to bear due to my carelessness, then I would accept it without hesitation. Marking Cassandra on the very night we made out was the smartest decision I could have made. She was my key to freedom, and I would crush anyone who dared to glance in her direction. “So sorry I’m late,” Cassandra's voice rang out, pulling me from my thoughts. Her intoxicating scent enveloped me, as I stood up from my seat. I approached her, and she instinctively took a few steps back to maintain her distance, but
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