Page 255 of King of Sin
Cassian's eyes softened for the briefest second.
"But?" he prompted.
Juliet smiled.
"But I never loved him the way I love you."
Cassian remained silent.
Juliet groaned.
"You're still upset?"
"I don't like imagining you crying in another man's arms," he admitted quietly.
The honesty in his voice made her heart soften.
She stepped closer until she was standing between his legs.
"Then what should I do?" she asked teasingly. "Should I let you hit me to vent your anger?"
One of Cassian's brows rose immediately.
"Oh?" He slowly wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her closer. "Would you be able to take it?"
Juliet's confident expression instantly faltered.
She pouted.
"You'd really hit me?"
Cassian looked down at her dramatic pout and let out a soft chuckle.
"Juliet, if I were truly angry, do you think you'd still be standing there teasing me?"
Before she could answer, he pulled her fully into his embrace.
Juliet let out a startled squeak, her hands automatically landing on his shoulders.
Cassian gave her a light, playful swat on the hip.
Juliet gasped.
"Cassian!"
"That's your punishment," he said calmly, though amusement danced in his eyes.
Juliet immediately glared at him.
"You're bullying me."
"No." Cassian brushed a strand of hair behind her ear before cupping her face gently. "I'm reminding you that from now on, if you need someone to cry to, someone to rely on, or someone to call family—"
His gaze softened.
"It's me."
Juliet's expression immediately melted.
