Dravina POV

“Dravina, please.”

Cassian stepped toward me, desperation darkening his eyes.

I took a step back.

“Your mother escaped your cruelty her death was swift. But me? You dragged it out, unleashing every ounce of your wrath on my body instead.” My voice held steady, even as my chest ached beneath the weight of truth. “You destroyed me, Cassian. Completely. I was left hollow. Worthless.”

Tears stung my eyes, but I refused to let them silence me. Not this time. I brushed ...