“I should not have come, but I ache when I am not in your presence,” Cassian’s voice strained. The tension melted from Finnian’s features. His eyes fell to Cassian’s lips, and he inhaled deeply. “And do you think I do not share the same feeling?” Gods, Cassian craved him. The desire swelled outside of his skin and consumed him whole. I am not strong enough for this. Cassian’s mouth went dry, the breath in his lungs swiftly draining the longer he held Finnian’s gaze. “You cannot care about me.” Finnian took a daring step closer. “Oh, it is far too late for that.”
