Cassandra had made her decision. It was not an easy one, but it was one she had to take. She knew that she was destined for greatness, and she couldn't let anyone detract her from her path. She had a purpose, and she needed to fulfill it.

Dante refused to take no for an answer. He kept appearing every few days, always with a different gift. He tried to woo her with extravagant jewelry, exquisite flowers, and promises of a better life. But Cassandra remained steadfast. She could not make a life-altering decision based on material possessions.

One day, two months after the incident in the woods, Cassandra was walking...