ALEXIO'S POV 

Ciara looked at me, her eyes searching. She was torn, I could see it. Part of her wanted to believe me, to believe that we were meant to be together. But another part of her was hesitant, unsure if she could trust me.

I knew that I had to push her, to make her believe that this was the moon goddess' wish. So, I took another step closer, my voice filled with conviction.

"I know it's hard to believe, Ciara. But I truly believe that this is the moon goddess' way of bringing us back together. And I want you to believe it too. I want you to...