She’s fire and walls. He’s patience and steel.

When Nesta Archeron falls into darkness, Cassian is the one who refuses to let go. Bound by tension, pain, and an undeniable pull, they clash, burn, and slowly learn to heal together. In war and in silence, through anger and desire, two broken souls fight to become whole—side by side.

“You push everyone away the moment they get close. Is that what you’re trying to do now? Drive me off too?”

“Don’t flatter yourself. You were never that close to begin with.” I said dryly.

“Funny, considering you were in my bed last night.”

“And out of it before you woke up. What does that tell you?” -I said.

“That you’re scared.”

She hesitates — just long enough for the truth to burn through the lie…