C75 A Fate She Refuses to Accept

Cleopatra’s heart skipped.

She knew that look.

The way his lashes lowered slightly. The way his breath grew slower as if he was holding himself in check.

But she shook her head suddenly and shifted back, a soft but firm dodge before his lips could touch hers.

“Don’t,” she said gently.

Calvin paused.

His brows knitted slightly, not in irritation but in concern.

“I took my medication earlier