But just as the tension reached its breaking point, Cassius let out a soft, unexpected sigh.
He shook his head, his posture slumping slightly as if he were a man caught in an exasperating predicament rather than a demon poised to strike.
The shift was so jarring that it made Julie's breath catch, while Aisha blinked, her claws hesitating mid-flex, and even Skadi's ears twitched in confusion.
For some reason, that simple, human gesture drained the immediate threat from the air, leaving them oddly...relaxed.
Cassius then rubbed the back of his neck, his crimson gaze softening as he looked at them with a tired, almost sheepish expression.
