Chapter 22 A Venemous Snake

• Elara POV
• I stood in the shadows, peering through the slightly ajar door. Jealousy festered as I saw them together. Darius and Liana.
• The sight burned into me like a fresh wound. He was holding her, his hands brushing over her skin like she was the most delicate treasure. When he kissed her, it wasn’t just a kiss—it was possessive, raw, and full of emotion. His eyes, dark with intensity, said everything I didn’t want to see.