Amara's pov

The air in the room was thick with the weight of my words. The silence stretched between us in a painful chasm that felt wider than any ocean. I had finally said it, finally voiced the hurt and betrayal I had been holding onto for so long. Cassian stood there, his face a mask of shock and regret and for a moment, I felt a flash of triumph. I had finally made him feel the pain he had inflicted on me.

He took a step towards me, his hand reaching out. "Amara, I'm so sorry. I know ...